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Greenpeace criticizes U.S. funding for Cook Islands port project

Greenpeace says a U.S.-funded port project in the Cook Islands could facilitate deep-sea mining.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 3, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC.

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The dispute highlights strategic competition and environmental concerns surrounding Pacific infrastructure and seabed resources.

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Move by US to fund Cook Island port, a trojan horse to start deep sea mining – Greenpeace ↗thedailyblog.co.nz · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

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