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Assam Rabbit (Hispid Hare) Caprolagus hispidus
Shy, solitary and wary Hispid hares are most active during dawn and dusk. They often take shelter from predation in tall grasses and the burrows of other animals. They are endangered by multiple hu…Palm Oil Detectives
The CUT Campaign and its partners ask MP Kemi Badenoch to keep UK tariffs palm oil to prevent ecocide
Last month UK Tory MP Kemi Badenoch announced that a new UK trade deal would cut tariffs on palm oil imports from 12% to zero. This move will likely grease the way towards the UK importing palm oil…Palm Oil Detectives
Dwindling tropical rainforests mean lost medicines yet to be discovered in their plants
About 80% of the world population relies on compounds derived from plants for medicines to treat various ailments, such as malaria and cancer, and to suppress pain. Our future medicines are likely …Palm Oil Detectives
Dhole Canis Cuon alpinus
Fiercely protective, elusive and beautiful Dholes are an ancient species of wild dog that diverged from other dog species millions of years ago. Dholes are also known as Asiatic Wild Dogs, Indian W…Palm Oil Detectives
10 reasons why ecolabels & commodity certification are not a solution to stop the EU importing tropical deforestation
71 environmental and human rights groups from around the world – wrote to the EU Commission warning that certification schemes and ecolabels were not sufficient to prevent human rights abuses…Palm Oil Detectives
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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/03/pacific-trade-deal-make-mockery-uk-climate-ambitions-cptpp
Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaignersHelena Horton (The Guardian)
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https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/w/uncontacted-tribe-indonesian-island-could-be-wiped-out-mining-project-electric-cars
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https://bylinetimes.com/2023/03/31/uks-brexit-trade-deal-with-malaysia-has-potential-to-flood-market-with-dirty-palm-oil/
UK’s Brexit Trade Deal with Malaysia has Potential to Flood Market with Dirty Palm Oil – Byline Times
In a weakened position due to Brexit, the UK has accepted Malaysia’s demands to reduce import tariffs on palm oil from the current 12% to 0%Rachel Donald (Byline Times)
Palm oil produced in Malaysia is of particular concern as tariffs on the product, currently at 12%, will be eliminated.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/03/pacific-trade-deal-make-mockery-uk-climate-ambitions-cptpp
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Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaignersHelena Horton (The Guardian)
If you've never seen the short film "Green", about the effects of palm oil cultivation on orangutans, it's available for free:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WNgoqBGw4Y
Incredibly powerful.
#PalmOil #Deforestation #Orangutans
GREEN a film by Patrick Rouxel
Multi award winning. Set in Indonesia. Meet Green, an orangutan and victim of human impact. Follow the devastating journey as her home is destroyed by loggin...YouTube
Spiny-headed Tree Frog Triprion spinosus
A shy, arboreal species, Spiny-headed Tree Frogs are rarely seen and they live out their lives quietly in bromeliads and other tropical plants. They can be found in the subtropical forests of mount…Palm Oil Detectives
A Broken Record on Repeat – Animal Extinction Likely if Palm Oil Expands in North East India
As with the forest kingdoms of Borneo and the Amazon rainforest, the Indian forest kingdom of the Golden Langurs and Pygmy Hogs is under siege by palm oil in the north east of India. The region is …Palm Oil Detectives
A Broken Record on Repeat – Animal Extinction Likely if Palm Oil Expands in North East India
As with the forest kingdoms of Borneo and the Amazon rainforest, the Indian forest kingdom of the Golden Langurs and Pygmy Hogs is under siege by palm oil in the north east of India. The region is …Palm Oil Detectives
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/03/19/golden-langur-trachypithecus-geei/
Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Gee’s Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many …Palm Oil Detectives
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Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Gee’s Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many …Palm Oil Detectives