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Brussels approves groundbreaking import ban on goods linked to deforestation

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Brussels approves groundbreaking import ban on goods linked to deforestation

Companies exporting products like chocolate, timber and palm oil will soon face tough new European Union regulations to ensure these goods aren't linked to deforestation. The measures are a first for Europe and the world - and may set a global precedent.

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