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African Forest Elephants: Unsung Heroes Helping Congo Fight Climate Change
Discover the awe-inspiring role of African forest elephants in the Congo Basin—nature’s master gardeners who literally shape the world around them! These gentle giants roam through muddy, min…Palm Oil Detectives
Paraquat: Banned in EU, Destroying Lives of Palm Oil Workers in Indonesia
The dangerous pesticide Paraquat is banned in the EU however continues to destroy the lives of palm oil plantation workers in Indonesia. Read this story below originally published in Geographic Mag…Palm Oil Detectives
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Garifuna land rights abuses persist in Honduras, despite court ruling
Since the early 17th century, the Garifuna Afro-Indigenous peoples of Honduras have lived on the country’s northern Caribbean coast, where they collectively own large tracts of rich coastal land and sustain their livelihoods on subsistence agricultur…alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
Analysis of food system drivers of deforestation highlights foreign direct investments and urbanization as threats to tropical forests - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Analysis of food system drivers of deforestation highlights foreign direct investments and urbanization as threats to tropical forestsNature
#Paraquat #pesticide is deadly and causes respiratory illnesses, #Parkinsons #disease. It's banned in the #EU yet used in #Indonesian #palmoil. Palm oil workers are paying with their lives #Boycottpalmoil #humanrights @geographicalmag @palmoildetect
Paraquat: Banned in EU, Destroying Lives of Palm Oil Workers in Indonesia
The dangerous pesticide Paraquat is banned in the EU however continues to destroy the lives of palm oil plantation workers in Indonesia. Read this story below originally published in Geographic Mag…Palm Oil Detectives
Dusky Pademelon Thylogale brunii
Dusky Pademelons are small marsupials with large ears, strong hind legs and a short, thick tail. They navigate the dense and mountainous forests of New Guinea with natural agility. Solitary by natu…Palm Oil Detectives
Research: Certifying Palm Oil as “Sustainable” Is No Panacea
Newly published research from the University of Michigan reveals that despite the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification system being influential, its effectiveness in reducing def…Palm Oil Detectives
Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus
Stunning bright coloured Philippine sailfin lizards are becoming more and more rare from palm oil deforestation across their range in #WestPapua #Philippines and eastern #Indonesia. They are also t…Palm Oil Detectives
Mandrill Mandrillus sphinx
Magnificent #mandrills are undoubtedly one of the world’s most photogenic monkeys – famous for their brightly coloured and expressive appearance. Their bright blue rumps and vivid red, …Palm Oil Detectives
Bird species are facing extinction hundreds of times faster than previously thought
Extinction, or the disappearance of an entire species, is commonplace. Yet evidence suggests that the number of bird species going extinct, and the rate at which they are disappearing, is increasin…Palm Oil Detectives
These are the forgotten animals of the secretly destroyed forests
Take action and boycott palm oil to help them survive! Share to Twitter Don’t let the forests go silent! Here are 100s of forgotten animals of the secretly destroyed forests. They are nearing…Palm Oil Detectives
Danone
Savvy consumers have been pressuring French Dairy multinational Danone for decades to cease using deforestation palm oil. Yet they actually haven’t stopped this. From their website: ‘Da…Palm Oil Detectives
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Bush Dog Speothos venaticus
The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics…Palm Oil Detectives
Bird species are facing extinction hundreds of times faster than previously thought
Extinction, or the disappearance of an entire species, is commonplace. Yet evidence suggests that the number of bird species going extinct, and the rate at which they are disappearing, is increasin…Palm Oil Detectives
Birds like the Spix #Macaw are now #extinct in the wild due to #palmoil #meat and #soy deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. Fight back against extinction with your wallet #Boycottmeat #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Bird species are facing extinction hundreds of times faster than previously thought
Extinction, or the disappearance of an entire species, is commonplace. Yet evidence suggests that the number of bird species going extinct, and the rate at which they are disappearing, is increasin…Palm Oil Detectives
Planted mangroves' ability to store carbon
Ecologists have published new findings on how planted mangroves can store up to 70% of carbon stock to that found in intact stands after only 20 years.ScienceDaily
@globalwitness outlines the absolutely essential steps the incumbent
@UKLabor
Government must take to protect the well-being and #health of the world by safeguarding the world's #rainforests #Boycottpalmoil #Boycottmeat #vegan https://globalwitness.org/en/blog/deforestation-free-economy-key-labours-nature-ambitions/
Deforestation-free economy key to Labour's nature ambitions | Global Witness
Deforestation-free economy key to Labour's nature ambitionsGlobal Witness
Let's reduce poverty & deforestation via greater EUDR traceability requirements (commentary)
The EU’s regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) was hailed as a watershed in the fight to protect the world’s forests when it came into force in 2023.Erik Hoffner (Conservation news)
#Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
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How much progress has really been made on sustainable palm oil production?
As Ferrero is applauded for its efforts in sourcing sustainable palm oil, Greenpeace says the rest of the industry has a long way to goconfectionerynews.com
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
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Black leopards are threatened by palm oil expansion
DYK Black #leopards differ from other leopards by their coat colour, a genetic variation known as #melanism. A major threat is #palmoil #deforestation. Help ...YouTube
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLsqyADpgn0
Gold Mining in the Amazon devastates the Yanomami People
DYK #Gold #mining 🥇🚫 is sending species like #Tapirs and #jaguars 🐅 towards #extinction? 😿It causes #ecocide and violently displaces #Yanomami of #Brazil...YouTube
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7aQAd7e63c
PalmOil Greenwashing Poised to Destroy Protected Biosphere in Chiapas, #Mexico
Situated on Mexico’s lush and biodiverse Pacific coast is La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve - One of Mexico's most spectacular natural treasures. Now the gove...YouTube
Bush Dog Speothos venaticus
The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics…Palm Oil Detectives
Oldest human depiction of a “scene” found in Indonesian rock art from more than 50,000 years ago
A new method used to accurately date rock art found in Indonesia which is now thought to be the oldest evidence of humans depicting interactions.Evrim Yazgin (Cosmos Magazine)
Devastation as world’s biggest wetland burns: ‘those that cannot run don’t stand a chance’
Blackened trees, dead animals and scorched earth – early wildfires have already devastated Brazil’s Pantanal and local people worry they may lose the battle to save themHarriet Barber (The Guardian)
Apes Enjoy Joking and Teasing Each Other
New research finds that it is not only human babies who love to playfully tease each other. Researchers reasoned that since language is not required for this behaviour, similar kinds of playful tea…Palm Oil Detectives
Indonesian court acquits former official in grisly palm oil slavery case
JAKARTA: An Indonesian court has acquitted a former government official accused of human trafficking after people were found in cages near his palm oil plantation, a ruling the country’s rights body said on Tuesday signalled impunity for state actors…Reuters (New Straits Times)
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
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Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo Dendrolagus mayri - Papua
The Wondiwoi tree #kangaroo 🦘🌿 is the most endangered kangaroo alive due to #palmoil #deforestation 🪔🌴 and hunting across their range of #WestPapua. Take...YouTube
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZtzRFRnWHo
Bush Dog Speothos venaticus - South America
The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and int...YouTube
Encountering the World’s Most Endangered Kangaroo: The Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo
Encountering the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, the world’s most endangered kangaroo, in West Papua’s lush forests is a bittersweet tale. Rediscovered in 2018 by British botanist Michael Smith, this…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNdsam_EDVE
Why we need a #palmoilfree label
The RSPO is a global certification scheme for palm oil that certifies palm oil as 'sustainable'. Yet this word means absolutely nothing, as RSPO members - th...YouTube
@transparency finds #Indonesian #palmoil industry is susceptible to #corruption and murky corporate, government, #financial links. Don't trust palm oil, instead #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/05/14/transparency-international-report-corruption-and-corporate-capture-in-indonesias-top-50-palm-oil-companies/ via
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Transparency International: Corruption of Indonesian Palm Oil
According to a May 2023 report by Transparency International, the top 50 palm oil companies in Indonesia are beset by deep problems: a lack of transparency in company ownership and who are the ulti…Palm Oil Detectives
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African Forest Elephants: Unsung Heroes Helping Congo Fight Climate Change
Discover the awe-inspiring role of African forest elephants in the Congo Basin—nature’s master gardeners who literally shape the world around them! These gentle giants roam through muddy, min…Palm Oil Detectives
African Dwarf Crocodile Osteolaemus tetraspis
African Dwarf Crocodiles are timid nocturnal animals and solitary hunters. They predate mainly on small animals in rivers or nearby to the riverbank. They are also known as the Broad-Snouted Crocod…Palm Oil Detectives
With a bear-like face, foxy eyes and webbed feet like a duck, the #BushDog is far from your typical canine. They are 'Near Threatened' by #palmoil #soy #deforestation in #SouthAmerica. Help them and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/07/07/bush-dog-speothos-venaticus/
Bush Dog Speothos venaticus
The enigmatic Bush dog was once believed to be extinct, however they have now emerged from the shadows. These elusive canids show remarkable teamwork and intelligence with strategic hunting tactics…Palm Oil Detectives
https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8yg
Encountering the World’s Most Endangered Kangaroo: The Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo
Encountering the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, the world’s most endangered kangaroo, in West Papua’s lush forests is a bittersweet tale. Rediscovered in 2018 by British botanist Michael Smith, this…Palm Oil Detectives
Encountering the World’s Most Endangered Kangaroo: The Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo
Encountering the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo, the world’s most endangered kangaroo, in West Papua’s lush forests is a bittersweet tale. Rediscovered in 2018 by British botanist Michael Smith, this…Palm Oil Detectives
The rediscovery of the rarest #kangaroo alive the Wondiwoi kangaroo in #WestPapua 🌿is bittersweet as they were previously thought to be #extinct 🙀learn about their rare beauty 😍🦘 and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife ✊🌿 @palmoildetect
Encountering the World’s Most Endangered Kangaroo: The Wondiwoi Tree Kangaroo
The Wondiwoi tree #kangaroo 🦘🌿 is the most endangered kangaroo alive due to #palmoil #deforestation 🪔🌴 and hunting across their range of #WestPapua. Take action to help these wide-eyed beauties #Bo…Palm Oil Detectives
