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Allegations widen against Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari
JAKARTA — Allegations of illegal activity and land-grabbing against Indonesia’s second-largest palm oil company continue to mount as a new report reveals the firm’s violations appear to be more extensive than initially documented.hayat (Conservation news)
@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
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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
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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)
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)
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Life and death in a banana civilization
Are abuse, corruption and violence still inherent in multinational capitalism?Eduardo Porter (The Washington Post)
Barasingha Cervus duvauceli
Barasinghas (Cervus duvauceli) also known as Swamp Deers, are instantly recognisable for their enormous handsome antlers. They can have as many as 12 antlers and their namesake Barasinghas means …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
Nicobar pigeon Caloenas nicobarica
The Nicobar pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world and the closest living relative to the extinct dodo bird. They are famous for their gorgeous iridescent feathers. When threatened they make a p…Palm Oil Detectives
Selling the World’s Forests
For retailers, selling the world’s forests is risky business.www.nrdc.org
Focus - Indonesia's biodiesel industry contributing to deforestation
Indonesia is aiming to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with 30 percent of the country's energy slated to come from biodiesel by 2030. But the plan has caused alarm among environmental groups.William DE TAMARIS (FRANCE 24)
Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus
Sun bears are playful and energetic small bear species from South East Asia who are increasingly becoming marginalised by deforestation and trade for their body parts. With their glistening golden …Palm Oil Detectives
Pygmy Hog Porcula salvania
Pygmy hogs are only found in the lush and dense grasslands of Manas National Park, a small protected region in the shadows of the Himalayan mountains. These shy tiny wild pigs are the smallest pigs…Palm Oil Detectives
Gibbon song may be music to the ears of human language students
Nicholas Bannan, University of Western Australia Gibbons and humans have more in common than might immediately seem apparent. Among many behavioural traits shared by our two species is singing. Not…Palm Oil Detectives
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Palm Oil 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 government and palm oil business…Palm Oil Detectives
https://wp.me/pcFhgU-72S
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
ACTIVITIES IN THE BATANGTORU ECOSYSTEM AREA HAVE FAILED IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION:
Problems with forest fires in concession areas that are WWF's work areas.
Forest restoration activities by #palmoil co's are only camouflage" via Palapa Indonesia
https://x.com/INISIATIF_HIJAU/status/1799702745898991623
Die Afsya in West-#Papua und sechs andere #indigene Gemeinschaften sind endlich anerkannt. Nun können sie 40.000 Hektar #Regenwald vor dem Zugriff von #Palmöl Firmen bewahren. Ein großer Erfolg nach jahrelangem Kampf. #indigenous rights for #Afshya in #Papua will stop #palmoil
Die indigenen Afsya retten 40.000 Hektar Regenwald in West-Papua!
40.000 Hektar Regenwald in West-Papua werden gerettet! Endlich sind sieben indigene Gemeinschaften offiziell anerkannt. Ihr Gebiet kann nicht mehr an Palmöl-, Papier- und Bergbaufirmen vergeben werden. Ein großer Erfolg nach jahrelangem Kampf.www.regenwald.org
https://sei.org/features/eu27-countries-in-the-spotlight-for-deforestation-exposure/
EU27 countries in the spotlight for deforestation exposure | SEI
EU imports of cocoa and palm oil drive major global deforestation, new Trase research shows.Stockholm Environment Institute
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Is This Palm Oil Company Operating on Protected Forestland? - Inside Climate News
Friends of the Earth says Astra Agro Lestari’s sourcing methods infringe on protected forests in Indonesia, causing deforestation. The company disputes that.Derek Harrison (Inside Climate News)
When Customers and Investors Demand Corporate Sustainability
Through shareholder resolutions, letters, and activism, consumers and shareholders can push companies to clean up supply chains—and their reputations.www.nrdc.org
Paraquat: banned in Europe, on sale in Indonesia - Geographical
The dangerous pesticides destroying the lives of palm oil plantation workers in BorneoGeographical Contributor (Geographical)
Pygmy Marmoset Cebuella niveiventris and Cebuella pygmaea
The petite pygmy marmoset, the world’s tiniest true monkey, boasts a mix of brownish-gold, grey, and tawny fur. These little wonders, weighing just around 100 grams, communicate uniquely usin…Palm Oil Detectives
Tiger Panthera tigris
Tigers, primarily native to Asia’s tropical forests, have seen their habitats shrink dramatically over time. Notably, the Amur Tiger endures in Russia, and there have been sightings of these …Palm Oil Detectives
Extinction On Our Plates
The contents of your fridge and dining table directly impacts the future of rare rainforest and ocean animals. That’s because industrial agriculture and aquaculture for commodities like meat,…Palm Oil Detectives
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WHO Report palm oil greenwashing and lobbying video
According to the WHO's 2019 Bulletin on palm oil: The RSPO's sustainability certification effort has been linked to limited amounts of reduced #deforestation...YouTube
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Red Cheeked Gibbon are #Vietnam's cheeky #endangered jungle friends
Beautiful and endangered Red-cheeked #gibbons 🙉🐒🐵 are devoted partners and known for their melodic cacophony in #Laos 🇱🇦 #Vietnam 🇻🇳 #rainforests. The...YouTube
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE-crdMiVRg
Dusky Pademelon Thylogale brunii of #Papua New Guinea and #WestPapua
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 Guin...YouTube
Eyewitness Story by Dr Setia Budhi: The Last Village
A lone Dayak village in Borneo surrounded by palm oil plantations has held out for 14 years and resisted corporate infiltration by global palm oil giants. My name is Dr Setia Budhi, I am a Dayak et…Palm Oil Detectives