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Environmental Crimes

Coverage of Environmental Crimes in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 16:24 UTC
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  • CRIMEAug 4 · 16:24 UTCWTOP DC
    Brazil’s police raid suspects accused of using chemicals to clear the Amazon rainforest

    Brazilian police conducted 13 search warrants targeting suspects accused of using chemicals to clear 10,180 hectares of the Amazon rainforest in Para state for commercial pasture. No arrests were made, but suspects could face charges including environmental crimes and illegal chemical use. Cattle ranching remains the primary driver of deforestation, despite a 23.5% decline in 2025 compared to the previous year.

  • SECURITYApr 22 · 09:00 UTCFBI TOP STORIES
    Investigating Environmental Crimes: The Huntington Oil Spill

    The FBI and partner agencies investigated the 2021 Huntington oil spill disaster using advanced investigative techniques and groundbreaking technology. The investigation focused on determining the causes and responsibilities for the environmental disaster.