The EU Overhauls Its Law Covering Environmental Crimes, Banning Specific Acts and Increasing Penalties

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By By Katie SurmaNov 23, 2023, 5:00 am266 pts
The European Parliament is expected to approve the new directive early next year. It’s not clear whether the emission of greenhouse gasses at certain levels could constitute crimes. By Katie Surma The European Union will ban environmental destruction tantamount to “ecocide,” outlawing acts that destroy or…

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