The production of cocoa is causing significant environmental damage in Liberia, as farmers clear tropical forests for new plantations. A report from the IDEF Conservation Association highlights massive deforestation and its link to cocoa production, urging the EU to take action. Despite Liberia's laws against deforestation, producers continue to establish cocoa plantations, leading to environmental harm and issues like human trafficking and child labor. The EU's new deforestation regulation aims to curb this issue but has faced delays, raising concerns about the future of Liberia's forests. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)