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October 25, 2006 · about 20 years ago

EU to punish environmental crimes

The EU has urged tough sanctions on companies that break a ban on shipping toxic waste to developing countries. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas told the European Parliament he would put forward new laws by the year’s end. The move comes after a ship chartered by a Dutch company released toxic

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The EU has urged tough sanctions on companies that break a ban on shipping toxic waste to developing countries. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas told the European Parliament he would put forward new laws by the year’s end.

The move comes after a ship chartered by a Dutch company released toxic waste in the Ivory Coast last month, killing 10 people and making thousands ill.

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