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October 26, 2015

Leaked Draft of Trade Deal Shows EU Breaking Environmental Pledge 
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A leaked draft of a massive trade deal being negotiated between the
United States and European Union appears to violate an EU pledge to
uphold environmental protections. The Guardian reports the leaked text
"contains only vaguely phrased and non-binding commitments to
environmental safeguards," despite EU promises to the contrary.

 

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