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October 21, 2015 08:59 ET | Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

EIA shows evidence of Holzindustrie Schweighofer's illegal activities in Romania's forests WWF demands full investigation and submits EUTR complaint

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a report released today, the U.S. Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) provided new evidence to the business practices by the Austrian company...
October 16, 2015 15:23 ET | Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

White House, Federal Agencies, and Private-Sector Aim to Tackle Emissions of Super Greenhouse Gases

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday President Obama announced several new executive actions and private-sector commitments that aim to mitigate and reduce emissions of potent super...
October 08, 2015 08:29 ET | Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

Lumber Liquidators Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Illegal Timber

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To read this release online, click here. Announced today, Lumber Liquidators, the largest hardwood flooring retailer in the United States, pleads guilty...
August 21, 2015 15:41 ET | Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

Colombian Land Activist Threatened by Paramilitaries Linked to Oil Palm Company Poligrow

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Colombian environmental and land activist William Aljure was threatened by paramilitary leaders and followed by two unidentified men in...
August 10, 2015 10:07 ET | Source: Environmental Investigation Agency

Oil Palm Plantations in Colombia Expand into Indigenous Territory

To read this release online, please click here. WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new video released this weekend from the Environmental Investigation Agency(EIA) to commemorate the...