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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)
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
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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
Blue and UV light makes many amphibians glow in ways that people can’t normally see
Did you know that it’s not only fish or insects glow? #Research has found that most amphibians glow as well – even if it’s not visible to human eyes. Protect #amphibians and #rept…Palm Oil Detectives
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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)
Did you know that it's not just corals or fish who can glow? Research has found that most #amphibians glow as well - even if it's not visible to human eyes. Protect them in the supermarket and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Blue and UV light makes many amphibians glow in ways that people can’t normally see
Did you know that it’s not only fish or insects glow? #Research has found that most amphibians glow as well – even if it’s not visible to human eyes. Protect #amphibians and #rept…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
Certification Ecolabels’ Dubious “Sustainability”: 30 Years of Deceit and Violence
Ecolabels like RSPO and FSC are involved in networks of extensive greenwashing. They exist to conceal corporations’ environmental damage rather than fighting it. With three decades dubious pr…Palm Oil Detectives
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpRiqCVtDRA
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
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoi
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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
@palmoildetectives #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoi
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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
Sweet and gentle Dusky Pademelons are vulnerable due to hunting and #deforestation for #palmoil in #WestPapua and #NewGuinea. Help them to survive and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife in the supermarket!
http://palmoildetectives.com/2024/06/23/dusky-pademelon-thylogale-brunii/
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
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
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
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
La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve in #Mexico faces a looming threat. #Palmoil expansion putting both iconic and little known animals risk of #extinction. Use your wallet as a weapon #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife via @palmoildetect
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
Nigeria’s nature reserves need more help to protect biodiversity
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Environment recently nominated Finima Nature Park in River State as a Ramsar site: a wetland of international importance. Omo Forest, a home for elephants, in Ijebu Ea…Palm Oil Detectives
Africa: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Côte d’IvoireNigeriaLiberiaDemocratic Republic of CongoGhana As parts of Asia’s rainforests are almost completely destroyed by palm oil, attention of palm oil companies has shifted towa…Palm Oil Detectives
Asia: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Discover the diverse wildlife of Asia and the devastating effects of palm oil deforestation. Learn how to protect these species and #BoycottPalmOil. #Boycott4WildlifePalm Oil Detectives
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World’s top banks ‘greenwashing their role in destruction of the Amazon’
Institutions alleged to have given billions of dollars to oil and gas companies involved in projects that are harming the rainforestsJonathan Watts (The Guardian)
https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/indonesian/rights-abuses-06102024153909.html
Land rights win for Indigenous peoples in Southwest Papua, but challenges persist
The Knasaimos Peoples in Papua have been granted legal land rights over their customary lands. However, enforcing these rights remains challenging, with a lack of political will and persistent targeting of merbau timber by loggers.Yajie Yang (Eco-Business)
AI or humans? Rainforest seeks partner to police ghost roads
Hidden roads bring commerce and deforestation; now researchers hope AI may slow the destructionMarianne Bray (Context)
Bornean Rainbow Toad Ansonia latidisca
Learn about the Bornean Rainbow Toad’s vibrant appearance, unique behaviours, and the threats they face from deforestation, particularly for palm oil. Discover conservation efforts and how yo…Palm Oil Detectives
Lion-tailed Macaque Macaca silenus
Lion-tailed macaques hold the title of one of the smallest macaque species in the world and sport a majestic lion-esque mane of hair. They exclusively call the Western Ghats in India their home. Th…Palm Oil Detectives
Magnificent Bird of Paradise Cicinnurus magnificus
Discover the Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise Cicinnurus magnificus, a dazzling and theatrical bird living in New Guinea’s hills and forests. Males are known for their vibrant appearance and elab…Palm Oil Detectives
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Lion-tailed Macaque Macaca silenus
Lion-tailed macaques hold the title of one of the smallest macaque species in the world and sport a majestic lion-esque mane of hair. They exclusively call the Western Ghats in India their home. Th…Palm Oil Detectives
A Lone Dayak Community’s Last Stand Against Palm Oil| Countercurrents
The Dayak peoples of Borneo have been fiercely resisting the encroachment of palm oil plantations on their ancestral lands for many decades. This article byAthena (Countercurrents.org)
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
#PapuaMerdeka #Birds #Birdwatching
Goldie’s Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea decora
Goldie’s Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea decora Vulnerable Location: Papua New Guinea The Goldie’s Bird-of-Paradise lives in forest between 300 m and at least 750 m, occasionally down to near the…Palm Oil Detectives
Amazon deforestation threatens one of Brazil’s key pollinators, study shows
With their metallic-blue-and-green bodies and iridescent wings, orchid bees aren’t just charismatic bugs.alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
#Petition #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil #HumanRights #HumanRightsViolations
https://www.rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/1281/palm-oil-in-brazil-return-stolen-community-land-end-the-violence?mtu=598702592&t=21910
Palm oil in Brazil: Return stolen community land, end the violence!
Oil palm plantations are spreading like wildfire across the eastern Brazilian Amazon. But local communities are standing up to the palm oil industry’s brutality and sweeping land grabs, demanding the return of their ancestral lands and calling on the…www.rainforest-rescue.org