Environment
Cook Islands confronts critical questions on identity as debate on deep sea mining grows
The Pacific nation holds one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones, with an estimated 6.7 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, manganese, and other rare earth minerals.
Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 18 Aug
Push for global ocean moratorium grows as deep sea mining operations stall
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) council closes without greenlighting deep sea extraction, triggering calls from scientists, Pacific voices, and financial institutions to halt the industry.
Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 22 Jul
