美国考虑对稀土矿物进行深海采矿,面临环境问题。 The U.S. considers deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals, facing environmental concerns.

美国正在探索深海开采稀土矿物,用于智能手机和电动汽车等技术,此举引起了人们对潜在环境破坏的担忧。 The U.S. is exploring deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals used in technologies like smartphones and electric cars, a move that has sparked concerns over potential environmental damage. 其他国家则对海洋生态系统面临的风险持谨慎态度,而美国则视之为获得重要资源的一种途径。 Other countries are wary of the risks to marine ecosystems, while the U.S. sees it as a way to secure vital resources. NPR的Emily Kwong关于这个新兴工业的科学和环境影响的报告。 NPR's Emily Kwong reports on the scientific and environmental implications of this emerging industry.