Biodiversity > Norwegian parliament votes for opening up Arctic for deep sea mining, despite opposition

Norwegian parliament votes for opening up Arctic for deep sea mining, despite opposition

Published 12:11 on January 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:11 on January 10, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA

Norway has given the go-ahead to open up for deep sea mining in the Arctic region after a vote in parliament Tuesday, making it the first country to open up its seabed to the controversial activity.
Norway has given the go-ahead to open up for deep sea mining in the Arctic region after a vote in parliament Tuesday, making it the first country to open up its seabed to the controversial activity.


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