Environmental offenders could be handed a fine of up to €4.5 million, or 10 years in prison. The law is meant to punish those who commit a “general crime of pollution” or “endanger the environment.”
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France plans to jail 'ecocide' offenders for 10 years under new laws | DW | 22.11.2020 https://www.dw.com/en/france-plans-to-jail-ecocide-offenders-for-10-years-under-new-laws/a-55693750 -
France plans up to 10 years jail for ‘ecocide’ offenders https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20201123-france-plans-up-to-10-years-jail-for-ecocide-offenders
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