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Logging Violations Mar International Day of Forests

Ten European Union traders in six EU Member States are importing timber from a logging company in Democratic Republic of Congo that has been penalized for ignoring forest and labor laws, a new report from Global Witness reveals, as the world celebrates the International Day of Forests.

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Tax Havens Enable Illegal Logging, Fishing

Tax havens such as Singapore, Panama and the Cayman Islands provide financial secrecy for industries that are associated with environmentally destructive activities on a global scale, new research demonstrates.

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