Why might the U.S. be interested in deep-sea mining, and what are the environmental risks? Here's what you need to know.

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Yet despite this cultural tie to the ocean, some Pacific countries like Nauru and the Cook Islands are at the forefront of exploring the potential of deep-sea mining. “The greatest risk we face ...

Pacific states have demonstrated the ability to say no to China. The above case of Wang not being able to get countries to sign on to his proposal in May 2022 is a clear example of their agency.