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A preliminary investigation into significant damage to a pearl mussel population in Suomussalmi has found that the incident could lead to charges of serious environmental crimes with estimated damages reaching €2.2 million.

A study highlights the potential dangers of PFAS chemicals in pet food, urging owners to be aware of ingredients and diversify protein sources.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Bonito has initiated an investigation into the environmental impacts of mining activities in the region, particularly focusing on the use of explosives.

A fuel leak has been confirmed at the port of Malmö where the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is docked, prompting an investigation by Swedish coast guards.

An investigation into fraudulent environmental licenses in Bombinhas, Brazil, led to a Federal Police operation targeting irregular practices involving luxury real estate.

Oulu police have concluded the preliminary investigation into the mussel devastation in Suomussalmi, estimating significant monetary losses due to environmental damage.

The Oulu police have concluded the preliminary investigation of a suspected severe environmental crime that occurred in Hukkajoki, Suomussalmi, in summer 2024, with damages estimated at approximately 2.2 million euros.

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

Environmental groups and experts conducted a final private investigation into the 2025 Gyeongbuk forest fire, revealing failures in crisis response and calling for significant reforms in government forest and fire policies.

Brenz Saunders, chair of the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board, resigned, citing obstacles to effective advocacy amid an ongoing investigation into Telstra's environmental compliance.

Residents and fishermen are concerned about potential water contamination at São Tomé de Paripe beach in Salvador, as the environmental agency investigates reported incidents of blue and yellow discoloration in the water.

An investigation reveals that sanctioned foreign companies are operating under the guise of Argentine fishing vessels in the exclusive economic zone.

Residents are raising concerns about the death of salmon gums in Western Australia's Great Western Woodlands, urging for an investigation into the environmental impact of local activities.

Two men were arrested for illegal logging and obstructing a police investigation in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, after they felled trees to prevent police access.

A dog named Rapunzel died after being assaulted inside her owner's apartment in Maracanaú, Brazil, an incident under investigation for environmental crime.

President Yoon has ordered a thorough investigation into whether local governments are adequately compensating environmental workers, responding to concerns about insufficient wage enforcement.

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion reported that it is under investigation by the FBI for potential terrorism activities, with some members having encountered agents from the agency's taskforce on extremism.

Telstra is under investigation for allegedly conducting unauthorized land clearing and potentially spreading a noxious weed in a South Australian national park.

A strong chemical smell at a club near the Rio Pardo in Ribeirão Preto led to an investigation by authorities following complaints from Carnaval attendees.

Prince William's environmental organization, the Earthshot Prize, is under scrutiny from the UK's charity regulator following alleged connections between one of its partners and Jeffrey Epstein.

In Águas da Prata, Brazil, fish are being illegally killed with slingshots, causing severe injuries and prompting an investigation by environmental authorities.

A farm in Bonito, Brazil, is under investigation for building unauthorized structures for tourism and commercial activities along the Formoso River, raising concerns over environmental damage and regulatory compliance.

An investigation has been launched into alleged irregularities concerning the operational license and tour guide services at the Gruta do Lago Azul in Bonito, Brazil.

Økokrim, Norway’s national authority for investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime, has conducted a search at the home of a former prime minister.

Økokrim, Norway's National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime, has raided the cabin of former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland as part of a corruption investigation.

Authorities in Jyväskylä are under investigation for potentially allowing logging in a protected area for flying squirrels, highlighting the challenges in environmental law enforcement.

Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation for serious corruption, prompting a raid on his residences by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime.

Lithuanian MP T. Domarkas is under investigation for possible environmental damage related to illegal waste disposal linked to his father's property.

Tomas Domarkas is under investigation for burying hazardous construction waste on his father's land, with serious environmental damage reported.

The Argentinian authorities are investigating the disappearance of two jaguar cubs during a relocation operation in a Misiones nature reserve.

The County Administrative Board of Norrbotten is under investigation for potentially failing to report environmental crimes over four years, with the National Anti-Corruption Unit involved.

Three bodies, including that of a 15-year-old boy, were discovered in a camper van in the high mountains of Lithuania, linked to recent murders and raising significant security concerns.

Thorbjørn Jagland is under investigation for serious corruption charges by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime, but maintains his innocence and is cooperating with the inquiry.

Two jaguar cubs went missing during a provincial transfer operation in Misiones, Argentina, prompting an environmental investigation.

Five activists from the climate group 'Last Generation' face trial on charges of forming a criminal association, following a significant investigation by the Neuruppin public prosecutor's office.

A chemical leak from a fertilizer company in the rural area of São Luís has led to the evacuation of 11 families due to health issues.

A joint investigation conducted by environmental organizations and the government found that while algal toxins were present in the water of the Nakdong River, they were not detected in the air.

Norway's National Authority for the Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crimes has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland over alleged aggravated corruption linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Thorbjørn Jagland, a prominent Norwegian politician, is under investigation by Økokrim, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime.

A report titled "Power Over the Forest" criticizes the decision-making processes regarding Sweden's forests, claiming that a "forest industrial complex" comprising politicians, authorities, and forest companies effectively marginalizes environmental movements and the public.

A 36-year-old farmer was fined over R$ 12,000 for mistreating animals and hindering the natural regeneration of native vegetation in Anhumas, SP, following a police investigation.

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an investigation into potential illegal deforestation on a farm in the Pantanal region of Corumbá, following information from Ibama.

Hundreds of dead freshwater shrimp were discovered on the banks of the Tietê River in São Paulo's interior, prompting an environmental investigation.

A significant fraud investigation in Minnesota has brought Attorney General Keith Ellison under scrutiny, highlighting his links to progressive environmental issues.

An environmental health investigation has been launched after a man discovered what he believes to be a parasitic worm in a pre-cooked chicken purchased from a Tesco store in Inverness.

A fourth individual has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into a large illegal waste site in Kidlington, with previous arrests made for environmental and money laundering offenses.

The House Judiciary Committee has initiated an investigation into possible undue influence from a climate law group on federal judges handling environmental cases.

The Environmental Prosecutor's Office is investigating the Trinidad quarry in Lugo for allegedly operating on ten times more land than authorized and damaging protected cultural heritage sites.

Two individuals from Petrer, aged 29 and 35, are under investigation for allegedly releasing a yacare caiman into a swamp in Albacete by the Civil Guard's Environmental Protection Service.