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The White House is considering an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining in international waters, allowing companies to bypass a United Nations-backed review process. The order aims to tap international deposits of minerals for domestic use, bypassing the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The move could stoke tensions with other nations competing for resources, and environmental groups oppose deep-sea mining due to potential risks to marine life. The U.S.

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