Illegal refrigerant gases still trafficked into Europe as climate emergency worsens
Illegal climate-wrecking super-pollutant refrigerant gases are still being smuggled into Europe, new research shows
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Italian superyacht firm exposed by EIA for breaking EU law by importing Myanmar teak floats on Hong Kong stock exchange
The Ferretti Group, an Italian superyacht builder which boasts of using “the best quality standard of Burmese teak for teak decking”, is seeking new investment to bolster its business by going public, despite being accused of breaching EU law on the importation of what’s called ‘the king of woods’
Myanmar junta makes another grab for hard cash with major auctions of illicit timber
Myanmar’s violent military junta is tomorrow (16 September) poised to hold one of two massive auctions of illicit timber to replenish its coffers; the second is due to take place on 30 September.
‘The biggest eco-crime no-one’s heard of’ – illegal refrigerant trade in Europe exposed
Europe’s ambitions to fight climate change are being torpedoed by a soaring trade in illegal hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Dodging taxes and funding the military – the truth about Myanmar’s tainted timber
With grave concern that the profits from Myanmar timber exports are going into the pockets of the military junta responsible for the country’s ongoing violent coup, new analysis has now identified a pattern of timber tax evasion by exporting companies
Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) statement on political situation in Myanmar and related timber trade issues
Our position is absolutely clear – EIA will not support any trade in timber and wood products originating from Myanmar