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The Outlaw Ocean Project Exposes China’s Use Of Forced Uyghur Labour To Supply UK Seafood Industry

DeSmogBlog

China was the third-largest supplier in 2022, with the UK importing £278 million worth of Chinese seafood, compared to £164 million in 2012, according to Seafish, a public body. Part of the biggest fleet in the world, more than 300 Chinese squid ships ride the line of national waters on both sides of South America.

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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

DeSmogBlog

Luke had high moral and ethical standards and he fit right into our community,” Swan said. Cole built his career as an environmental justice lawyer who empowered communities cast aside by America. An avid birder, he first went to South America to visit friends. When his son was born, Adams, Jr. named him after Cole.

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The Rising Toll of Murdered Environmental Activists

Green Market Oracle

These killings commonly take place in corrupt tropical and subtropical countries, particularly in Central and South America. In 2012 at least 147 environmental activists were slain. We need to make ethics and transparency an important part of the supply chain. In 2010 at least 96 environmental activists were killed.