More than 500 bags of illegal charcoal seized in operation in the interior of Amazonas
Environmental authorities in Brazil seized over 500 bags of illegal charcoal in Itacoatiara, enforcing significant fines and regulations.
Kenya: 10-Month-Old Baby Dies in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Nakuru
A 10-month-old baby died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Nakuru, Kenya, due to a charcoal stove left burning in their home.
Fake Funeral.. Attempt to Smuggle Charcoal in a 'Hearse' Foiled
Authorities in Malawi thwarted a complex charcoal smuggling operation disguised as a funeral procession in the Chikwawa region.
'We Cook with Charcoal and Firewood for 3 Families in the Neighborhood': How Cubans Are Experiencing the Worst Fuel Rationing in Decades
Cubans are resorting to cooking with charcoal and firewood due to severe fuel shortages.
Malawi: They organized a fake funeral to smuggle charcoal
Authorities in Malawi are pursuing at least nine individuals accused of smuggling charcoal using a hearse disguised as a funeral procession.
In Cuba, charcoal and solar panels to face the energy crisis
Cuba is turning to charcoal and solar power as alternative energy sources amid an ongoing energy crisis.
Farmer reported for conditions akin to slavery in MG; workers ate corn to survive, says MPF
Seven workers rescued from a charcoal factory in Tapira, MG, reported surviving only on corn while enduring exhausting work hours, leading the Federal Public Ministry to charge the farmer and foreman with human trafficking crimes.
Gold miner arrested with 1 ton of ore and mining machinery on farm near Raposa Serra do Sol
A 53-year-old gold miner was arrested with 1 ton of gold, charcoal, and cyanide waste while operating an illegal gold processing site near the indigenous territory of Raposa Serra do Sol.
Police close illegal charcoal factory and arrest manager and owner in Campo Grande
The Civil Police shut down an illegal charcoal factory in Campo Grande, arresting both the manager and the owner during the operation following an environmental complaint.