Will Deep-Sea Mining Save Us From Climate Change?

Billions of unassuming rocks on the seafloor could help humanity save itself from the ravages of climate change. These polymetallic nodules contain cobalt and other metals which we need for batteries, electric cars and photovoltaic systems. But harvesting them might destroy deep-sea ecosystems.

Source: DW Documentary
Length: 9:16
Country: Germany
Language: English
Date: 03.09.2021