Can Europe save forests without killing jobs in Malaysia?

PalmWatch: An Open-Source Tool That Empowers You To Hold Palm Oil Greenwashers To Account

A groundbreaking open-source tool by the University of Chicago called PalmWatch, shines a light on the darkest parts of the palm oil industry. PalmWatch is a free web-based tool that reveals links …

Palm oil plantations increase risk of infant death for Southern Pig-tailed Macaques

In Peninsular Malaysia, a new study published in Cell Biology by a team led by Dr Anna Holzner of German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig has found that infant…

Brazil: Stop land grabbing and violence for “fair and sustainable” palm oil!

Palm oil from Brazil's Agropalma sports no less than ten different seals: Certified as organic, fair and sustainable, the oil is sold to food giants such as Ferrero, Kellogg’s and Nestlé.

Palm oil deforestation persists in Indonesia’s Leuser amid new mills, plantations

JAKARTA — Deforestation for oil palm plantations continues unabated at the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, likely driven by new processing mills that in turn may ultimately be supplying major consumer goods companies.

Guatemala: Chiquibul Seeks to Certify its Oil Palm Crops while Using Violence Against Indigenous Peoples - Avispa Midia

Community of Santa Elena, in Petén, is surveilled by police patrols and armed company guards; at night drones fly over the community

Great news: Apes have a sense of humour and they enjoy teasing each other

New research finds that it's not only human babies who love to playfully tease each other. Researchers reasoned that since language is not required for this ...

Jerdon's Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus - India - Asia

The Jerdon's Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. They are endemic to India in the Ea...

Rüppell’s Vulture Gyps rueppelli - Critically Endangered Ruler of African Skies

The Rüppell's Vulture is an enigmatic avian marvel soaring the African and European skies. They now teeter on the brink of extinction due to the depletion of...

The last 400 of Indonesia's wild #tigers hang on for survival in #Sumatra

The last of Indonesia’s #tigers, fewer than 400 hang on to survival in patches of rainforest in #Sumatra. Endangered by #poaching and #deforestation for #pal...

This #Easter make sure you buy #palmoilfree sweet treats

Easter is almost upon us and that means chocolate eggs and indulgence. Used as an emulsifier in chocolate, palm oil is what gives cheap chocolate a disgustin...

Jerdon’s Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

The Jerdon’s Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. They are endemic to India in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Prade…

‘Precision fermentation’ start-ups pursue palm oil alternatives

Lab-based producers think they can make $70bn industry more sustainable — if regulators will let them

Jerdon’s Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

The Jerdon’s Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. They are endemic to India in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Prade…

Jerdon’s Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus

The Jerdon’s Courser is a rare and captivating nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae. They are endemic to India in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Prade…

How to find #palmoilfree hair products in the supermarket?

Keep your hair looking beautiful without contributing to tropical #deforestation with rainforest-destroying #palmoil. If you are ever in doubt look for the p...

Southern river terrapin - Asia

With their blazing yellow eyes, southern river terrapins cut a striking figure. They are critically endangered from #palmoil and #mining #deforestation in In...

Air pollution from palm oil deforestation is a human rights issue affecting everyone in Asia

Forest-fire haze drifting from Indonesia to neighbouring countries every dry season has eluded efforts to curb it. Land clearing by burning is prohibited in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, penalis…

Air pollution from palm oil deforestation is a human rights issue affecting everyone in Asia

Forest-fire haze drifting from Indonesia to neighbouring countries every dry season has eluded efforts to curb it. Land clearing by burning is prohibited in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, penalis…

Converting rainforest to plantation impacts food webs and biodiversity

Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions.

Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus

Red howlers are the largest of the howler monkey species. They have dense fur that ranges from brown to dark red, with gold or bright orange undersides – the colour can vary based on their ag…

‘Shocking’ mortality of infant macaques points to dangers of oil palm plantations

For 12 years, primatologist Nadine Ruppert and her colleagues have had one recurring task on their calendar: tagging along with a group of southern pig-tailed macaques in Segari, Peninsular Malaysia, as these primates hop between native rainforests a…

Converting rainforest to plantation impacts food webs and biodiversity

Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions.

Palm oil’s high yield masks environmental impact

Advocates see higher yields per hectare as a path to sustainable palm oil, but face scepticism around land conversion and life-cycle emissions

PalmWatch: Tracking the Impact of Big Brands' Palm Oil Use

Discover how major brands' palm oil use drives deforestation and environmental change with PalmWatch, an open-access tool powered by data science and open-source intelligence.

Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus

Red howlers are the largest of the howler monkey species. They have dense fur that ranges from brown to dark red, with gold or bright orange undersides – the colour can vary based on their ag…

Colombian Red Howler Monkey Alouatta seniculus - South America

Red howlers are the largest of the howler monkey species. They have dense and vividly coloured fur that ranges from brown to dark red, with gold or bright or...

Insect decline in the Anthropocene: Death by a thousand cuts

Although conservation efforts have historically focused attention on protecting rare, charismatic, and endangered species, the “insect apocalypse” presents a...

Palm oil plantations increase risk of infant death for Southern Pig-tailed Macaques

In Peninsular Malaysia, a new study published in Cell Biology by a team led by Dr Anna Holzner of German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) ...

Sulu Hornbill Anthracoceros montani

The Sulu Hornbill is one of the rarest birds in the world. They are large and almost entirely black except for a white tail, with a thick black bill, a black casque, and black skin around the eye. …

Report shows Peru failed to stop Amazon deforestation for palm oil and cacao

Several palm oil and cacao companies operating in the Peruvian Amazon have systematically contributed to clearing at least 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres) between 2012 and 2021 in the country’s most forest-rich regions of Loreto and Ucayali, shows a n…

Palm Oil Free Cooking Oil, Margarine and Spreads

To avoid palm oil in margarines, nut butters and cooking oils, see the list below and choose locally produced cooking oils such as olive, sesame or peanut oil and make your own foods instead of buy…

Palm oil deforestation makes comeback in Indonesia after decade-long slump

JAKARTA — Deforestation by the palm oil industry in Indonesia increased in 2023 for the second year in a row, bucking a decade of gradual decline, according to an analysis by technology consultancy TheTreeMap.

Sulu Hornbill Anthracoceros montani Asia

The Sulu Hornbill is one of the rarest birds in the world. They are large and almost entirely black except for a white tail, with a thick black bill, a black...

The last 400 tigers hang on for survival in Indonesia #sumatrantiger - Asia

The last of Indonesia’s #tigers, fewer than 400 hang on to survival in patches of rainforest in #Sumatra. They are endangered by #poaching and #deforestation...

The UK's hunger for palm oil, soy and beef putting huge pressure on world’s forests

Urgent call to action! 🌍 #UK's heavy use of #palmoil #soy & #beef fuels global #deforestation. Demand stricter regulations & transparency. Make every purcha...