A new @hrw.org investigation reveals how Perenco – the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s only oil producer – is exposing communities living near its operations to air pollution and serious health risks

For #MarineProtectedAreaDay, we're focusing on a key part of ecosystem health that many MPA plans overlook: ocean noise. Sound is critical to the survival of many aquatic species, so any effective sanctuary for marine life needs to account for their acoustic environment too.

Our summer newsletter covers a major win for the Colombian Amazon, a concerning development for South African rhinos, and mixed results from our U.S. Climate Friendly Supermarket Scorecard. Get the scoop - plus learn how you can get involved in an investigation: https://conta.cc/4wtfrmQ

EIA IS HIRING - We're looking for an experienced and highly motivated campaigner to support our work helping local communities stand up against illegal, unsustainable, and unjust extractive industries across Latin America. Apply at https://eia.org/extractive-industries-campaigner/

Underwater noise pollution is a growing threat across our ocean, but international momentum to tackle this challenge is on the rise too.

In July 2016, the United States initiated a wave of global momentum to protect elephants from poaching and ivory trafficking by implementing a near-total ban on commercial trade in African elephant ivory.

EIA is deeply disappointed by the Northern Cape High Court’s dismissal on 3 July 2026 of the South African government’s request for leave to appeal in the case involving the potential export of hundreds of rhino horn for commercial purposes.

Criminal organizations in South America have been expanding beyond drug trafficking and corruption to fund their activities. Illegal mercury smuggling - which is essential for illegal gold mining - has been linked to some of the most dangerous networks: dialogo-americas.com/articles/jal...

Jalisco New Generation Cartel Expands Illegal Mercury Trafficking in South America

Illegal mercury trafficking is emerging as one of the newest and most lucrative criminal frontiers for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which in recent years has expanded its activities far b...

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Today, HFCs - potent super pollutants often used in heating and cooling technologies - are among the fastest growing greenhouse gases in the world. As major users of refrigerants, supermarkets have a critical role to play in tackling the climate crisis by reducing HFC emissions.

Last week, EIA organized a special side event for the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for a Quiet Ocean at the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC 11) in Mombasa, Kenya to advocate for global action to reduce underwater noise pollution.

As the world phases down use of potent greenhouse gases like HFCs, illegal trade in these super polluting refrigerants is on the rise. #CoolIntelligence can help countries around the world take #OzonAction and address the climate crisis.

This landmark law “means it will become increasingly difficult for the destruction of forests or economies associated with illegal activities to hide behind seemingly legitimate supply chains,” Colombia’s environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres tells The Associated Press: https://ow.ly/u5xy50ZeqUr

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems.

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“Esta ley puede asegurar que la carne que se vende en los supermercados colombianos no provenga de selva tropical deforestada ni de áreas donde la deforestación financia economías ilegales”, dijo Susanne Breitkopf, nuestra directora de campañas de bosques: https://ow.ly/aium50ZcUrj

Así será la implementación de la ya sancionada ley de trazabilidad ganadera

La ley, que fue sancionada el pasado jueves, implementará algunos de sus artículos en los próximos seis meses, doce meses, un año y medio y dos años.

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Colombia's new cattle traceability law "is the most powerful tool for determining whether the meat people consume comes from deforested areas,” says representative Juan Carlos Losada, one of the legislation’s sponsors: https://ow.ly/8sJi50Zctsb

Colombia passes landmark cattle traceability law to combat illegal deforestation

Colombia passed a landmark law June 4 aimed at improving traceability of its cattle supply chain to ensure beef isn’t sourced from deforested land. The law hopes to enhance existing traceability systems and make it easier to identify when cattle have grazed in protected areas and forests that were illegally cleared for pasture. “This is […]

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En una victoria para los bosques y las comunidades que los protegen, el Gobierno colombiano acaba de sancionar una ley sobre la trazabilidad del ganado que garantizará que la carne que se vende en los supermercados no esté vinculada con la deforestación.

In a win for forests, the communities that protect them, and consumers that want to know where their food comes from, the Colombian government just enacted a landmark cattle traceability law that will ensure beef sold in supermarkets is not linked to deforestation.

One year ago today, 37 countries took a landmark step to protect our ocean by establishing the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean - a shared commitment to address the growing prevalence of underwater noise pollution and the harmful impacts it can have on marine species.

After experts from around the world gathered to discuss the latest scientific evidence about the impacts of human-generated sound on marine ecosystems, they issued a clear call to action to decision-makers across the planet.

Underwater noise pollution is a significant problem throughout our ocean, but for #WorldOceansDay, we’re taking a deeper dive into how chronic noise exposure is threatening a critically endangered population of belugas in Alaska.

We're already seeing the impacts of the climate crisis that scientists have been predicting for decades, from rising temperatures to increasingly deadly natural disasters. This #WorldEnvironmentDay called on people everywhere to act #NowForClimate.

It feels odd to wish anyone a happy #WorldEnvironmentDay when so much is going wrong across our planet, but here at the Environmental Investigation Agency, we’re working every day to address the most pressing problems of our time.

EIA is heading to #OurOceanKenya to advocate for our world's incredible marine biodiversity! One of our key goals is to #TurnDownTheNoise to protect marine species from the harmful impacts of underwater noise pollution. Learn about our Ocean campaign at https://eia.org/campaigns/ocean/

🚨 “We are being killed slowly.” Today we publish independent scientific studies with @source-int.bsky.social & Afrewatch exposing air pollution, water and soil contamination, linked to industrial copper-cobalt mining in DRC – with serious implications for public health. raid-uk.org/news-drc-cob...

A deadly chemical trail: New scientific evidence reveals industrial-scale pollution at DRC's copper-cobalt mines

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EIA US and partners applaud the passage of a bill to close loopholes that have allowed New York state agencies to continue purchasing tropical wood products despite existing restrictions meant to protect tropical forests from rampant unsustainable and often illegal logging.

EIA has released our 2026 Climate-Friendly Supermarkets Scorecard, ranking the largest U.S. grocery chains on their actions to reduce emissions of super-polluting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. How did your favorite chain stack up this year?

Mongabay reports on rising tensions in DRC mining regions, including arrests of community leaders after protests over mining impacts and unrest linked to extractive activities. EIA and partners have also raised concerns in a joint letter. Read more: https://ow.ly/r3ng50Z1K9L

New @uofwa.uw.edu research shows shipping noise can disrupt communication between endangered Cook Inlet beluga mothers & calves. In dark, silty waters, sound is essential for survival - but ship noise is drowning it out. https://ow.ly/2qwo50Z1egx Learn how we help: eia.org/campaigns/ocean/

Is Cook Inlet's industrial noise costing beluga's their young? - Oceanographic

Industrial shipping noise may be drowning out the calls beluga whale mothers use to stay in contact with their calves.

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Our recent report reveals how a game reserve owner and rhino breeder is trying to circumvent the international ban on rhino horn trade by suing the South African government to compel it to authorize the export of at least 502 rhino horns to eight different locations.

EIA joins other civil society organizations in condemning the arrest of 11 community leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for protesting their displacement by one of the world’s largest copper-cobalt mining companies.

Our recent report exposes how a game reserve owner is trying to circumvent the global ban on commercial rhino horn trade by using problematic captive breeding exemptions to export at least 502 horns to eight locations.