A Canadian company is testing mining equipment in the Pacific Ocean in its quest for metals needed for electric vehicles. Environmentalists oppose the mining, which could begin in 2024.
Tag: Oceans and Seas
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Surf and the City
Autumn may be the season of big swells, but the smaller waves found year-round near East Coast cities are perfect for beginners who want to give surfing a try.
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Florida’s GOP Leaders Opposed Climate Aid. Now They’re Depending on It.
Before Hurricane Ian, the state’s Republican politicians have rejected federal action to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost climate resilience.
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Climate Change Comes for the Freezers, a Key Tool for Alaska Natives
Threatened by stronger storms and a melting permafrost, Indigenous Alaskans are grappling with how to keep the power running to their freezers, which store their traditional subsistence foods.
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A U.S. ‘Ships Act’ Would Break China’s Control of the Seas
China’s shipping dominance could bring the U.S. to its knees in a conflict.