An ambitious anti-deforestation law in the EU could be delayed for at least a year following pressure from foreign governments and producers, who said they were struggling to meet upcoming deadlines for the new trade regulation. The EU deforestation-free products regulation (EUDR) was scheduled to go into force on January 1, requiring exporters to prove […]

  • The EU parliament and council is considering a 12-month delay to its deforestation-free products regulation, which will require exporters to prove that beef, soy, rubber and other harmful commodities aren’t sourced to deforested land.

  • The law was supposed to go into effect January 1, 2025, but faced mounting pressure from exporting countries and the industrial agricultural sector.

  • @[email protected]English
    7•11 hours ago

    What we do to this planet is disturbing. (I know I don’t bring in anything to this conversation but felt like saying it.)

    • The Snark UrgeEnglish
      1•10 hours ago

      I mean sure, it’s not the most daring stance to take on treehuggers… Still, beats being numb.