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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 has concluded a case against several defendants involved in environmental violations related to a significant fire at a tire recycling company in Alytus.

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.

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.

A 47-year-old driver was arrested in Cuiabá for transporting 340 kg of illegal fish without proper documentation.

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.

Twelve anti-pollution activists in Gabès, Tunisia have been sentenced to prison for protesting against a local chemical company responsible for environmental pollution.

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.

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.

The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge's ruling that halted Trump's memorandum to pause offshore wind energy projects, amidst concerns from blue states and environmental groups.

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a man during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in Colorado do Oeste, Rondônia.

Environmental organizations are suing the EPA over its reversal of a crucial climate regulation known as the endangerment finding.

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which has been in negotiation for over two decades, faces potential delays due to a recent European Parliament decision to seek a ruling from the European Court of Justice.

The article discusses the importance of social, economic, and environmental equity in promoting national growth and stability.

Secret documents from the spycops inquiry reveal that senior police officers praised an undercover officer for lying to a court about his identity during the prosecution of environmental activists.

The public slaughterhouse in Nova Iorque has been ordered to close due to serious sanitary and environmental issues identified by the Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office.

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 whereabouts of two missing juvenile jaguars in Misiones remains uncertain after an operation by the Ministry of Ecology; environmental justice is examining alleged irregularities in their relocation to the Esmeralda reserve.

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.

The Potsdam District Court has initiated proceedings against activists from the climate group Last Generation, accused of being part of a criminal organization in Germany.

A walkway at the Camarote Glamour in Salvador's Carnival has been authorized to operate after meeting environmental conditions set by the Federal Court.

Historic activist Paca Blanco faces eviction from her home in Madrid amidst her long-standing fight against environmental issues, highlighting significant socio-political tensions in Spain.

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 man was arrested by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil for illegally transporting approximately 30 wild birds in the trunk of his car.

The author voices their anger over being prosecuted after protesting the mining waste dumping plans in Repparfjord, arguing against the environmental impact on the local ecosystem.

The article explores the evident inequality in the relationship between social justice and the environment, highlighting issues related to resource exploitation and environmental risks affecting vulnerable communities.

The court has mandated urgent measures to address the environmental and sanitary crisis caused by an illegal open-air landfill in Acará, northern Brazil.

A man was killed in a clash with the Military Police in the Alto do Mateus neighborhood of João Pessoa, following the death of an environmental police officer the previous day.

Ida, along with a group of young activists, is filing a new lawsuit against the state to advance climate justice, emphasizing recent developments in environmental law.

The Maranhão Justice ordered emergency measures in an area affected by an environmental disaster in Vila Maranhão, São Luís, following a chemical leak from Valen Fertilizantes and Armazéns Ltda.

The judge in Potenza has ordered the trial of 21 defendants in the 'Sold Environment' case regarding the alleged environmental disaster caused by the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto from 1995 to 2012, including former Puglia president Nichi Vendola and the Riva brothers.

The commander of the Environmental Police warns that keeping wild animals in homes is a common yet illegal practice in western Pará that poses health risks to humans and wildlife.

A second trial has been initiated in Potenza involving Vendola and the Riva family regarding environmental toxins from the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto, with expectations of justice for victims' families after years of legal battles.

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.

Authorities seized about 800 kilograms of meat from illegal slaughter practices on a farm in the rural area of Campo Belo, MG, where signs of illegal equine slaughter were found.

A police captain emphasizes the importance of public reporting in the fight against environmental crimes, reflecting on the emotional impact of animal welfare advocacy.

Sargento Flávio Ferreira, an environmental police officer, was fatally shot in João Pessoa as he arrived home off-duty.

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

Experts are concerned that a significant portion of used motor oil is unaccounted for in Lithuania, with only 25% properly processed, leading to environmental pollution risks.

A report from the Environmental Justice Foundation highlights the danger posed by industrial trawlers, mainly operated by Chinese companies, to local artisanal fishermen in Ghana due to illegal fishing practices.

The environmental group DMAS has reported that Royal Caribbean continues construction work, including jungle removal, in Mahahual despite an official suspension from Profepa.