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

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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 cause substantial damage to ecosystems. 

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