China’s lawmakers called on to end commercial exploitation of threatened wild animal species
The Environmental Investigation Agency and 26 other NGOs urge lawmakers in China to act to reduce demand for wild animal species threatened with extinction
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EIA podcast – how fast action on cooling can stop us heading for catastrophe
Although the world is fast approaching potentially irreversible climate change tipping points, swift action to tackle refrigerant greenhouse gases could go a long way to help
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New family of synthetic refrigerant gases poses potential dangers to human health and the environment
A study from Canada’s York University has raised concerns about the damaging impacts of a new breed of gases on health and the environment
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Indonesia’s plans to water down legal timber rules could reopen the door to stolen wood
A landmark system that blocks illegal timber and wooden furniture from Indonesia to International markets including the UK is in danger of being crippled by attempts to water it down
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Could the domino effect of climate change impacts knock us into ‘Hothouse Earth’?
A report has been published on the possibility of the 'Hothouse Earth' scenario, in which man-made climate change may result in irreversible tipping points and catastrophic environmental change. Collective action is required to prevent this including hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) management under the Kigali amendment.
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International award recognises EIA’s ‘unique’ climate investigations and work
EIA was among 60 recipients recognised in the Ozone Awards 2017 by Parties to the Montreal Protocol for extraordinary commitment and outstanding contributions to fighting climate change. The ceremony in Canada was organised by the Ozone Secretariat and the Government of Canada to mark the Protocol’s 30th anniversary
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