New Bill Would Punish Polluting Executives With Decades in Jail

The concept of ecocide, the mass destruction of ecosystems, has gained traction globally. (Credit: Freepik)

A groundbreaking new bill has gained significant support in the Scottish Parliament and could make Scotland the first UK nation to impose harsh penalties, including decades of jail time for executives found guilty of polluting.

The concept of ecocide, the mass destruction of ecosystems, has gained traction globally, with countries like Belgium recently enacting similar legislation.