Trump signs 'deeply dangerous' order to fast-track deep sea mining

An ocean conservation non-profit has condemned the United States President's latest executive order aimed at boosting the deep sea mining industry. President Donald Trump issued the "Unleashing America's offshore critical minerals and resources" order on Thursday, directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to allow permitting for deep sea mining. The order states, "It is the policy of the US to advance United States leadership in seabed mineral development." NOAA has be