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The race for EV parts leads to risky deep-ocean mining
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The race for EV parts leads to risky deep-ocean mining

The electric vehicle boom is driving a surge in demand for metals needed for batteries and other components. Some companies say the solution lies in mining the deep oceans. Scientists say that could irreversibly damage a vast, largely pristine ecosystem.

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