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Two Wealthy Carbon Producers Preach: Richard Branson and James Cameron: Time has come to protect the high seas

Like most commons, the high seas are poorly regulated. Environmental controls on mining, fishing, pollution and shipping are inconsistent, weak or altogether absent. There are no uniform requirements to assess and manage industrial activities, no mandate for modern, ecosystem-based management, and no mechanisms to create marine refuges. more@sunsentinal 10:13