International community weighs up ‘ecocide’ laws

Mexico is the latest nation proposing new penal codes to provide greater environmental protections.  As reported by Environment Journal back in June, Brazil’s ruling PSOL party has announced plans to tighten legislation relating to nature, ecosystems and climate. Laws would effectively mean any organisation, individual or company ‘performing illegal or wanton acts with the knowledge that … Continue reading International community weighs up ‘ecocide’ laws