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Burger King animal feed sourced from deforested lands in Brazil and Bolivia
The Guardian | Aug. 21, 2017
Campaign group Mighty Earth says aerial drones, satellite imaging and field research show farmers carried out forest-burning for fast food giant’s soy suppliers
Scientists find polluted sea 'dead zone' that is bigger than Wales
Independent | Aug. 4, 2017
The area of oxygen-starved sea is the largest ever found in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dunkle Flecken in der Lieferkette
Handelsblatt | Aug. 1, 2017
Ein Report von Umweltorganisationen zeigt: Palmöl von illegal brandgerodeten Plantagen im Regenwald ist trotz etlicher Richtlinien der Branche nach Deutschland gelangt. Gekauft wurde es von zwei wichtigen Händlern.
Tyson asked to require corn, soybean growers to provide 'pollution-free feed'
Des Moines Register | Aug. 1, 2017
Tyson should require corn and soybean growers in Iowa and elsewhere to provide "pollution-free feed" for the pigs, chickens and cattle that the Arkansas-based meat giant uses, an environmental group says in a new report.
Meat industry blamed for largest-ever 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico
The Guardian | Aug. 1, 2017
A new report shows toxins from suppliers to companies like Tyson Foods are pouring into waterways, causing marine life to leave or die.
After Paris climate change pullout, give up on Trump and Congress for now
USA Today | Jun. 20, 2017
To confront our greatest common threat, we need to put pressure on corporations. That's where the most change can be made.
Como a destruição do Cerrado pode fazer faltar água no Brasil inteiro
Epoca | Mar. 27, 2017
O Distrito Federal vive sua mais severa crise hídrica em anos. O problema é uma das consequências da devastação das nascentes no Cerrado – um bioma que abastece a maior parte do país.
Prince Charles and chocolate companies pledge to end deforestation in cocoa industry
The Telegraph | Mar. 16, 2017
12 of the world’s biggest cocoa manufacturers and confectioners came together with the Prince of Wales to end deforestation.
Chocolate makers and cocoa groups vow to end deforestation
Financial Times | Mar. 16, 2017
Nestlé, Mars and Cargill among 12 companies pledging to tackle deforestation.
Por que a moratória da soja só vale para a Amazônia e não inclui o Cerrado?
Epoca | Mar. 8, 2017
Pesquisadores questionam por que não são adotadas medidas para evitar que a soja provoque mais desmatamentos no Cerrado.
Burger King, « roi de la déforestation » En savoir plus sur
Le Monde | Mar. 7, 2017
Les ONG pointent du doigt le rôle de la chaîne américaine de fast-food et son manque d’exigence vis-à-vis de ses fournisseurs.
Amazon Deforestation, Once Tamed, Comes Roaring Back
New York Times | Feb. 24, 2017
A decade after the "Save the Rainforest" movement captured the world's imagination, Cargill and other food giants are pushing deeper into the wilderness.
Olam will suspend Gabon forest clearing for a year
Singapore Straits Times | Feb. 23, 2017
Firm agrees to halt in the W. African country after meeting with US environmental lobby.
Olam under fire over Africa deforestation
Financial Times | Dec. 11, 2016
Palm oil producer criticised for excessive land clearing and lack of transparency.
Korean palm oil firm accused of illegal forest burning in Indonesia
The Guardian | Sept. 1, 2016
Some of the world’s biggest buyers have stopped trading with Korindo after the emergence of footage claiming to show illegal burning in Papua province.