SPD: Mourning for Carsten Träger
German politician Carsten Träger, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52, leaving a significant impact on environmental policy and social justice.
Trafficking with wildlife is going against the planet
A police operation in Ecuador led to the seizure of 6,300 dried seahorses, highlighting the illegal wildlife trade and its implications for vulnerable species.
Glacier Law: The controversy over public hearings and the number of registered participants escalates to Justice
The Argentine government is preparing to approve a reform to the Glacier Law amidst a rising conflict over public hearing processes and a massive number of participants registered to voice opposition.
Glacier Law: Justice confirmed public hearings and rejected a lawsuit from environmental organizations
The Argentine government confirmed public hearings on the Glacier Law after a court dismissed a lawsuit from environmental organizations seeking to halt the process.
South Africa: High Court Urged to Permit Damages Claims Against Agrochemicals Giant Upl
Residents of Durban are seeking to initiate a class action lawsuit against UPL for damages incurred due to a chemical fire in 2021.
Liopa, arrested in an IT procurement fraud case, suspended from his position at the DAP
Jorens Liopa has been suspended from his position at the State Environmental Department following his arrest in a criminal investigation into IT procurement fraud.
MPF requests the Justice to suspend the culling of invasive buffaloes in reserves in the Amazon
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a request with the courts to halt the culling of invasive buffaloes in environmental reserves in Rondônia, Brazil.
MP requests Gaeco to investigate allegations of supposed criminal organization in Saae of Sorocaba
The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.
Amazonian Network Foundation aligns social and environmental projects with the Court of Justice and the government of RR
The Amazonian Network Foundation collaborates with the Court of Justice of Roraima and the local government to enhance social and environmental initiatives in the region.
MT Court upholds conviction of cattle rancher for environmental crimes in embargoed area of the Pantanal
The Mato Grosso Court of Justice upheld the conviction of cattle rancher Claudecy Oliveira Lemes for environmental crimes, including maintaining livestock on an embargoed area in the Pantanal.
Operation combats money laundering scheme in the charcoal sector in 9 cities in the region
A police operation targeting a money laundering scheme in the charcoal sector took place across nine cities in northern and central Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million
An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.
Suspended Sentence for Former Odawara City Director in Bribery Case Related to Sewerage Construction
A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.
STJ resumes trial that may reinstate former Vale president among defendants for dam collapse in Brumadinho
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice is set to resume a trial that could potentially reinstate Fábio Schvartsman, the former president of Vale, as a defendant in the criminal case regarding the 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse.
Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim, climate activist: "We cannot accept that those who destroy the earth come and pose as environmentalists"
Chadian climate activist Hindou Oumaru Ibrahim highlights the detrimental impact of climate change on indigenous communities and calls for recognition of their ancestral knowledge at international conferences.
More than 60 wild birds seized in Rio Preto in operation against illegal online sales
The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.
With the closure of the Carajás Railway in PA, TJ-MA cancels the next edition of the Wagon of Conciliation
The Maranhão Court of Justice (TJ-MA) has canceled the upcoming Wagon of Conciliation event due to the blockade of the Carajás Railway by Indigenous leaders protesting environmental impacts.
Federal Court orders demolition of illegal restaurant in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
The Federal Court has ordered the demolition of the Recanto das Gaivotas restaurant for operating without environmental authorization in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
Man arrested for raising pigs, chickens, and ducks in urban area of Campo Grande
A man was arrested in Campo Grande, Brazil, for keeping pigs, chickens, and ducks in an urban backyard, causing environmental issues in the area.
Environmental Police find wood without license and fines owner of carpentry R$ 1,900 in Presidente Prudente
The owner of a carpentry in Presidente Prudente was fined R$ 1,900 for irregularities concerning forest products.
Penalty for Portugal. Millions of euros for neglecting environmental protection
The European Court of Justice imposed significant fines on Portugal for failing to comply with EU regulations on habitat protection.
Dam ruptures: Justice denies habeas corpus to defendants in Brumadinho, and decision on appeal for Mariana will be released in June
The Brazilian Federal Regional Court has denied habeas corpus requests from defendants involved in the Brumadinho dam collapse, while a decision concerning the Mariana disaster is expected in June.
VIDEO: woman caught abandoning a puppy in a wooded area and arrested in MT
A woman was arrested in Nobres, Brazil, for abandoning a puppy in a deserted street, with the incident being classified as animal abuse under environmental crime laws.
E24: Økokrim has arrested two people for insider trading and corruption
Two individuals have been arrested by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for investigating economic and environmental crime, on charges related to insider trading and corruption.
Acknowledges environmental crime – yet the corporate giant avoids prosecution
Svensk freonåtervinning has admitted to environmental violations, but the preliminary investigation against the company was dropped due to uncertainties related to AI technology.
Musk's xAI wins permit for data center's makeshift power plant despite backlash
Elon Musk's xAI has received approval to operate additional methane gas turbines at its datacenter in Mississippi, facing significant public opposition regarding environmental concerns.
Mother and daughter arrested for mistreating dogs and cat in Cascavel
Two women, a mother and daughter, were arrested in Cascavel, Brazil, for allegedly mistreating animals.
Court blocks R$ 11.3 million from indigenous people suspected of illegal mining in MT land
A Brazilian federal court has blocked R$ 11.3 million in assets from five individuals, including indigenous leaders, suspected of authorizing illegal mining activities in Indigenous Territory Sete de Setembro.
Operation seizes half a ton of crab in Pará and arrests fugitive from Justice
An environmental operation in Northeast Brazil led to the seizure of over half a ton of crabs and the arrest of a fugitive.
Justice suspends use of R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Environment Fund, including revenue from the Environmental Preservation Fee
A São Paulo court has ordered the suspension of approximately R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Municipal Environment Fund due to alleged irregularities in the approval process for funded projects.
DPBEA of Campinas is Target of Inspection After Complaints of Animal Mistreatment
The DPBEA of Campinas (SP) has come under inspection by environmental police following allegations of animal mistreatment and structural deficiencies.
PMs arrest suspect of illegal hunting after finding dog hair in a box attached to a motorcycle
Police in Brazil arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of illegal hunting after discovering dog hair in a motorcycle transport box during an operation.
Dead capybara seen being transported on motorcycle in Campos
A dead capybara was recorded being transported on a motorcycle in Campos dos Goytacazes, prompting an investigation by local police.
Flying Whales Airships: Justice Validates the Implementation of the Controversial Factory in Gironde
The Bordeaux Administrative Court has upheld the establishment of a controversial airship factory in Laruscade, Gironde, dismissing an environmental association's suspension request.
Berta Cáceres and the resistance born under an oak
The article reflects on the legacy of activist Berta Cáceres, who was assassinated in 2016 for opposing a hydroelectric project that threatened the Lenca communities' resources, and highlights the ongoing fight for justice by her family and supporters a decade later.
Compensation claims for mussel damage are completely exceptional, says a criminal law professor
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.
Czech tourists arrested with over a hundred cacti and two thousand seeds in their luggage at Guarulhos airport
Four Czech tourists were arrested at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport for attempting to smuggle over a hundred cacti and nearly two thousand illegally obtained seeds from Brazil.
Green Taxation Can Transform the Preservation of the Bahian Coast into Fiscal Justice
The 'green taxation' initiative in Bahia aims to use environmental preservation as a means to achieve social justice and fiscal equity, addressing urgent ecological challenges.
Why do the rich drink tap water while the poor drink bottled water?
The article examines the disparity in water consumption and access between wealthy and impoverished populations, highlighting the social and environmental implications of bottled water in the context of droughts and public health crises.
The neighbors of Coria ask for protection after 20 years of suffering due to toxic substances: "Nobody does anything for us"
Residents of Coria del Río voice their concerns over toxic pollution that has plagued their community for two decades, calling for government intervention and support.
Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity
The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.
Deaths: Lived intensely the defense of the environment and the arts
Kali Ribeiro de Albuquerque Deckers was an environmental activist and artist from Ceará, Brazil, who died at a young age, having championed social issues during her brief life.
The Lithuanian Supreme Court put an end to the case of the tire recycling company fire in Alytus
The Lithuanian Supreme Court has concluded a case against several defendants involved in environmental violations related to a significant fire at a tire recycling company in Alytus.
Federal Police carries out operation against illegal logging scheme that caused R$ 41 million in damages in indigenous land of RO
The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.
Nigeria: Special Report - How Gas Flaring Turns Akwa Ibom's Oil Communities Into a Furnace
Gas flaring in Akwa Ibom's oil communities is severely impacting the health and living conditions of local families, turning their nights into fiery displays and poisoning their environment.
Driver arrested transporting over 300 kg of illegal fish in Cuiabá
A 47-year-old driver was arrested in Cuiabá for transporting 340 kg of illegal fish without proper documentation.
Environmental damage and human rights abuses threaten squid fishing in the Southeast Pacific
A report reveals that giant squid fishing is facing ecological and social crises due to the presence of Chinese fleets exploiting legal gaps in the Southeast Pacific.
Tunisia: Justice condemns environmental activists in Gabès in southern Tunisia
Twelve anti-pollution activists in Gabès, Tunisia have been sentenced to prison for protesting against a local chemical company responsible for environmental pollution.
Erosion and environmental damage: Justice suspends works at Morro de Santo Antônio (MT) after MP points out problems
Brazilian Justice has ordered the immediate halt of expansion works at Morro de Santo Antônio due to significant erosion and environmental damage reported by the Public Ministry.
Criminals fell trees on the road to prevent inspections and are arrested for illegal logging in MT
Two men were arrested for illegal logging and obstructing a police investigation in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, after they felled trees to prevent police access.