The Race for EV Parts Leads to Risky Deep-Ocean Mining

Yale e360
Jul 29, 2021, 10:07 am190 pts
The electric vehicle boom is driving a surge in demand for prized metals needed for batteries and other components. Some companies say the solution lies in mining the deep oceans, but scientists say that could irreversibly damage a vast, largely pristine ecosystem. Read more on E360 →

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