The move has since faced criticism from an array of groups, including international nonprofit Human Rights Watch and United Nations human rights advocates among others.

Any number of obstacles could throw a relief mission off course, and mitigating those potential roadblocks takes equal parts preparation and an ability to recalibrate on the fly.

The European Council estimated that 52,000-184,000 metric tons of pellets were spilled into surrounding environments in 2019.

Sinan's salt farms were also exposed for human trafficking and slave labor in 2014, after an investigation from mainland police led to the rescue of dozens of victims.

In 2023, hydro-electricity accounted for nearly half of Brazil's installed energy capacity, and more than 60% of its total electricity generation.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association warned that the cuts could lead to unfair competition with countries "not held to the same laws and standards for labor abuses."

According to data from the United Nations, there are an estimated 152 million children between 5 and 17 years old engaged in child labor globally. 

CMA CGM Iron was built as part of a $2 billion, 12-ship deal with South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, and has a capacity of 13,000 TEUs.

Just 9% of small-to-medium-sized businesses were willing to invest more than 5% of their operating budgets in sustainability, with 16% planning to invest nothing.

After adding PVH to its "unreliable entities list," China is now allowed to fine the company, shut down its stores and manufacturing, and deport its employees.