UK delays to environment law have led to massive deforestation, report says

Mongabay
Mar 31, 2025, 5:24 pm192 ptsTop
In 2021, the U.K. appeared to be making serious strides against illegal deforestation when lawmakers introduced “forest risk” regulations on imported commodities like beef, soy, palm oil, cocoa, coffee and rubber. But critics have said the rules are surprisingly weak, requiring another round of legislation…

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