Sentences with phrase «increased illegal trafficking»

Altria, the parent company of cigarette giant Philip Morris, released a packet of information arguing that the hike would be an unfair burden that would hurt consumers and retailers, and could lead to increased illegal trafficking.

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The first aerial assessment of the impact of South Sudan's current civil war on the country's wildlife and other natural resources shows that significant wildlife populations have so far survived, but poaching and commercial wildlife trafficking are increasing, as well as illegal mining, timber harvesting and charcoal production, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said in a report issued today.

Since the last legal auction was held in 2008, conservationists report that instances of poaching and illegal trafficking have increased at a startling rate.

But it remains concerned about the rising numbers of private hire vehicles in London — noting that the number has increased from 59,000 in 2009/10 to more than 95,000 now, and adding: «This has contributed to wider challenges for London such as growing traffic congestion, illegal parking and areas of poor air quality.»