The Norwegian government has paused deep-sea mining plans following pressure from the Socialist Left party, which threatened to withhold budget support unless mining was halted.
Environmental groups hailed the government's decision as a historic win for ocean protection, emphasizing that significant efforts by various activists led to this postponement.
Norway's Environment Agency criticized the proposed impact assessments for not providing a robust scientific and legal foundation, adding to the controversy around the mining plans.
The European parliament has raised concerns over Norway's plans, indicating that the issue of deep-sea mining has drawn international attention and opposition.
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