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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 2014 at least 116 environmental activists were assassinated. We need to make ethics and transparency an important part of the supply chain.

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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. But in 2014, the company opted out of building the pipeline because they said it wasn’t feasible given permafrost conditions.

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Simplification and satellites: Inside Mars' zero deforestation palm oil strategy

Business Green

Child explains why the company's previous pledges to tackle palm-linked deforestation, including one made in 2014, had faltered. "We The names of these mills - all in South America and Asia Pacific - are public and all produce oil certified by the RSPO.

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