EU’s landmark anti-deforestation law on shaky ground after delay in implementation

Uniunea Europeana

The bloc is responsible for about 10 per cent of global deforestation due to its appetite for products such as beef, coffee, soy and wood. BRUSSELS: A ban on deforestation across the European Union was set to take effect this month, but the landmark law now faces an uncertain future. Lawmakers from the bloc’s member states voted last month to make amendments to the proposed legislation and delay it from taking effect for another year. Supporters of the move say it will provide more clarity for

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