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In August 2017, China’s State Council announced new rules to better manage China’s foreign investment, limit so-called “irrational” investment, such as in real estate, leisure…
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The decision taken by Donald Trump to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change may threaten US leadership. Environmental and economic issues can no…
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On 6 May 2017, Ségolène Royal, France’s Minister of the Environment, signed a decree aiming to ensure better conditions for cetaceans in dolphinariums[1]. Facing pressure…
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In March 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban mining, including gold mining. This decision was taken by the parliament…
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Since the end of January 2017, Romanians have been demonstrating against political corruption and calling for greater transparency. Following a decree discreetly adopted by the…
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In February 2017, following the publication of an article in the French newspaper “Le Monde”, France decided to ban sales of “Fructofresh” fruit salads pending…
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In January 2017, Cooperans inaugurated a new service promoting the OBOR project in Europe (www.oboreurope.com). The OBOR, or “One Belt, One Road”, is an initiative which…
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In late October 2016, the world’s largest marine sanctuary was created in the Ross Sea in Antarctica[1]. The 24 state members of the Commission for…
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In early April 2016, Vietnam faced a serious pollution crisis, causing tonnes of dead fish to be found along the coast of the central provinces….
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In June 2016, the European Commission warned France against ortolan hunting. If France does not put a quick end to this practice, French authorities could…