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We’re counting down to the end of 2025 by looking back at our biggest reports of the year! These investigations held some of the most powerful people and companies on the planet accountable for environmental crimes, human rights abuses, and other injustices around the world:
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We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse
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January 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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The newest edition of our Quarterly Newsletter takes a quick look back at some highlights from the last months of 2025. Together, let’s make 2026 another impactful year!
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January 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The newest edition of our Quarterly Newsletter takes a quick look back at some highlights from the last months of 2025. Together, let’s make 2026 another impactful year!
Read it here: https://conta.cc/3ZbPJ7U
Read it here: https://conta.cc/3ZbPJ7U
Learn more about the illegal refrigerant trade, check out our previous Illegal Trade Bulletin issues, and sign up to get the next issue here! eia.org/campaigns/cl...
Illegal Trade in Refrigerants - EIA
We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse
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January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Dangerous counterfeit and smuggled refrigerants undermine climate protections and pose serious safety risks. Issue 4 of our Illegal Trade Bulletin showcases three recent enforcement successes and why training matters for effective enforcement: eia.org/blog/illegal...
Illegal Trade Bulletin: Issue 4 - EIA
The fourth issue of the EIA Illegal Trade Bulletin highlights examples that show the evolving risks of illegal refrigerant trade and the critical role of effective enforcement and training to address ...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Dangerous counterfeit and smuggled refrigerants undermine climate protections and pose serious safety risks. Issue 4 of our Illegal Trade Bulletin showcases three recent enforcement successes and why training matters for effective enforcement: eia.org/blog/illegal...
As we face an uncertain future together, thank you to everyone who stands with us to combat environmental crime and injustice. Your donations today will help us continue to protect our environment with intelligence in 2026: eia.org/donate/
December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As we face an uncertain future together, thank you to everyone who stands with us to combat environmental crime and injustice. Your donations today will help us continue to protect our environment with intelligence in 2026: eia.org/donate/
In September, we provided critical updates on the status of elephant ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scale trafficking in Vietnam, exposing the routes and concealment methods that criminals use to transport illegal wildlife products on into China: eia.org/report/a-piv...
December 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In September, we provided critical updates on the status of elephant ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scale trafficking in Vietnam, exposing the routes and concealment methods that criminals use to transport illegal wildlife products on into China: eia.org/report/a-piv...
In July, we exposed the largest mercury smuggling operation ever recorded. This unprecedented investigation resulted in Peruvian authorities (SUNAT) seizing more than four tons of the toxic material: eia.org/report/traff...
December 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In July, we exposed the largest mercury smuggling operation ever recorded. This unprecedented investigation resulted in Peruvian authorities (SUNAT) seizing more than four tons of the toxic material: eia.org/report/traff...
Also in May, we unveiled an alleged cover-up behind a deadly disaster on a Gabonese offshore oil rig run by one of the world's largest privately owned oil companies: eia.org/report/death...
December 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Also in May, we unveiled an alleged cover-up behind a deadly disaster on a Gabonese offshore oil rig run by one of the world's largest privately owned oil companies: eia.org/report/death...
Happy holidays from EIA US! As we look back at the last year and look forward to 2026, the next generation of environmental advocates shared some words of wisdom with us about connecting with nature 💚
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December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy holidays from EIA US! As we look back at the last year and look forward to 2026, the next generation of environmental advocates shared some words of wisdom with us about connecting with nature 💚
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In May, we found that unlawful timber exports from Colombia to the U.S., EU, and Canada - especially those used for decking and flooring - are sustaining armed groups and illegal logging: eia.org/report/decki...
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In May, we found that unlawful timber exports from Colombia to the U.S., EU, and Canada - especially those used for decking and flooring - are sustaining armed groups and illegal logging: eia.org/report/decki...
In April, we exposed how timber from the dense rainforests of the Brazilian state of Pará are being plundered by illegal loggers and ending up as luxury decks, benches, and public boardwalks in the U.S. and Europe: eia.org/report/trick...
December 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In April, we exposed how timber from the dense rainforests of the Brazilian state of Pará are being plundered by illegal loggers and ending up as luxury decks, benches, and public boardwalks in the U.S. and Europe: eia.org/report/trick...
In March, we revealed how the state-owned and largest oil company in Colombia has been allegedly committing and covering up environmental and human rights violations, thanks to one brave whistleblower who shared the #IguanaPapers with the world: eia.org/report/crude...
December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In March, we revealed how the state-owned and largest oil company in Colombia has been allegedly committing and covering up environmental and human rights violations, thanks to one brave whistleblower who shared the #IguanaPapers with the world: eia.org/report/crude...
In February, we uncovered evidence of the scale and impact of cattle ranching in some of Colombia's most deforested national parks. The report documented over 24,000 cattle grazing in more than 180 ranches within the boundaries of three national parks: eia.org/report/a-pat...
A Path to Accountability - EIA
Tens of thousands of cattle are still grazing within three of Colombia’s most deforested national parks. These cattle then enter supply chains and are sold in urban centers like Bogotá, with no tracea...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In February, we uncovered evidence of the scale and impact of cattle ranching in some of Colombia's most deforested national parks. The report documented over 24,000 cattle grazing in more than 180 ranches within the boundaries of three national parks: eia.org/report/a-pat...
We’re counting down to the end of 2025 by looking back at our biggest reports of the year! These investigations held some of the most powerful people and companies on the planet accountable for environmental crimes, human rights abuses, and other injustices around the world:
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We’re counting down to the end of 2025 by looking back at our biggest reports of the year! These investigations held some of the most powerful people and companies on the planet accountable for environmental crimes, human rights abuses, and other injustices around the world:
Despite Japan's arguments to the contrary at #COP20, the reality is that the country has a massive stockpile of ivory that is not well controlled, does not conform with CITES, and contributes to illegal international trade.
eia.org/blog/update-...
eia.org/blog/update-...
Update on Japan's Domestic Ivory Market at CITES CoP20 - EIA
A clear outcome from CoP20 is that support for the closure of domestic ivory markets, and monitoring of those that remain open, stands. EIA strongly urges Japan to close its domestic ivory market to a...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Despite Japan's arguments to the contrary at #COP20, the reality is that the country has a massive stockpile of ivory that is not well controlled, does not conform with CITES, and contributes to illegal international trade.
eia.org/blog/update-...
eia.org/blog/update-...
Evidence has long made it clear that legal ivory markets fuel demand for ivory, and that demand leads to elephants being poached for their tusks. Japan, as the only major legal market left, must make changes to its domestic ivory regulations and finally shut down the trade.
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Evidence has long made it clear that legal ivory markets fuel demand for ivory, and that demand leads to elephants being poached for their tusks. Japan, as the only major legal market left, must make changes to its domestic ivory regulations and finally shut down the trade.
"Inventory in Japan is piling up" as domestic demand for ivory declines, says Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund director Masayuki Sakamoto, but because "demand from China and other countries persists," Japan's legal ivory industry often fuels black market trade overseas: ow.ly/Y5eC50XJIL2
Japanese ivory trade attracts fresh global scrutiny
The country hosts one of the world’s largest remaining legal domestic markets for elephant ivory, the international trade of which is illegal.
ow.ly
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Inventory in Japan is piling up" as domestic demand for ivory declines, says Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund director Masayuki Sakamoto, but because "demand from China and other countries persists," Japan's legal ivory industry often fuels black market trade overseas: ow.ly/Y5eC50XJIL2
Climate action often has benefits far beyond limiting rising temperatures. Reducing emissions of potent pollutants like fluorinated chemicals can also protect human health and improve energy efficiency in heating and cooling technologies: eia.org/campaigns/cl...
Climate - EIA
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December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Climate action often has benefits far beyond limiting rising temperatures. Reducing emissions of potent pollutants like fluorinated chemicals can also protect human health and improve energy efficiency in heating and cooling technologies: eia.org/campaigns/cl...
Erasing facts and spreading misinformation on government websites can't hide the reality of the climate crisis. The impacts of rising temperatures and increasingly powerful natural disasters are already being felt by communities around the world - including in the United States.
The EPA has removed references to human-caused climate change from its website — tweaking some pages to focus on the “natural processes” driving climate change and wiping other pages.
The EPA is wiping mention of human-caused climate change from its website
Some pages have been tweaked to emphasize ‘natural forces’; others have been deleted entirely.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Erasing facts and spreading misinformation on government websites can't hide the reality of the climate crisis. The impacts of rising temperatures and increasingly powerful natural disasters are already being felt by communities around the world - including in the United States.
Learn more about the program at nasrc.org/ny-grant-pil...
New York Natural Refrigerant Demonstration Program | North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council
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December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Learn more about the program at nasrc.org/ny-grant-pil...
To support the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants in New York State, NYSDEC is working with NASRC to offer financial assistance to help food retailers, food banks, and other businesses in disadvantaged communities make the switch to natural refrigerants!
December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
To support the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants in New York State, NYSDEC is working with NASRC to offer financial assistance to help food retailers, food banks, and other businesses in disadvantaged communities make the switch to natural refrigerants!
@amazonmiller.bsky.social, head of advocacy at @amazonwatch.org, noted that "Colombian authorities must go beyond providing bodyguards and prosecute those behind threats and attacks on defenders."
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@amazonmiller.bsky.social, head of advocacy at @amazonwatch.org, noted that "Colombian authorities must go beyond providing bodyguards and prosecute those behind threats and attacks on defenders."
Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for environmental defenders, yet activists are still working to protect their ecosystems and communities. @sjgrattan.bsky.social reports on how ADISPA advocates in the Amazon Pearl reserve confront those risks:
apnews.com/article/colo...
apnews.com/article/colo...
'It’s not safe to live here.' Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders
Jani Silva is a renowned environmental activist in Colombia’s Amazon, but she has been unable to live in her house for nearly a decade.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for environmental defenders, yet activists are still working to protect their ecosystems and communities. @sjgrattan.bsky.social reports on how ADISPA advocates in the Amazon Pearl reserve confront those risks:
apnews.com/article/colo...
apnews.com/article/colo...
"Namibia and other pro-trade rhino range states have amassed large stockpiles of rhino horn they wish to trade," our senior wildlife policy analyst Taylor Tench told BBC, but in a win for rhinos, CITES rejected proposals to lift the international ban.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30j7q6qjp9o
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30j7q6qjp9o
Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade at Cites conference in Samarkand
Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Namibia and other pro-trade rhino range states have amassed large stockpiles of rhino horn they wish to trade," our senior wildlife policy analyst Taylor Tench told BBC, but in a win for rhinos, CITES rejected proposals to lift the international ban.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30j7q6qjp9o
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30j7q6qjp9o
Learn more about his story before he’s honored with the 2026 @ellsberg-award.org: ellsberg-award.org/awardee-2026/
December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Learn more about his story before he’s honored with the 2026 @ellsberg-award.org: ellsberg-award.org/awardee-2026/