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The world's business and finance sectors can do much more to reverse deforestation—here's the data to prove it
Big corporations could drive a worldwide shift towards more sustainable supply chains that limit damage caused by deforestation.Mary Gagen (Phys.org)
Authorities struggle to protect Bolivian national park from drug-fueled deforestation
In 2020, a Mongabay reporting team visited Bolivia’s Amboró National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area and found that portions of its protected forest had been cleared and replaced by illegal coca crops.Morgan Erickson-Davis (Conservation news)
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
Shoebill Balaeniceps rex
Known for their unnerving and intense stare and imposing, prehistoric appearance – shoebills are magnificent birds. There are less than 8000 individual birds left alive. They are vulnerable f…Palm Oil Detectives
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Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Critically Endangered Population: fewer than 1,500 There are fewer than 80 wild #Sumatran #Rhinos left in the wild, critically endangered by #poaching and #d…Palm Oil Detectives
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Southern River Terrapin Batagur affinis
With their blazing yellow eyes, southern river terrapins cut a striking figure. They are critically endangered from #palmoil and #mining #deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia. Fight for them and…Palm Oil Detectives
Andean Night Monkey Aotus miconax
Known for their expressive big eyes, Peruvian Night Monkeys are one of the rarest and most beautiful monkeys in the world. They are critically endangered by mining, palm oil and meat deforestation.…Palm Oil Detectives
Sumatran Elephant Elephas maximus sumatranus
Sumatran Elephant Elephas maximus sumatranus Critically Endangered Population: 2,400 – 2,800 Sumatran #Elephants are rapidly disappearing, critically endangered in #Sumatra #Indonesia due to #palmo…Palm Oil Detectives
Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus
The extremely rare Pernambuco Pygmy-owl is critically endangered on the @IUCNredlist due to massive logging and deforestation for #palmoil #beef farming in #Brazil support this animal’s survi…Palm Oil Detectives
Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla
Mighty, intelligent and gentle Western Lowland Gorillas are well-loved apes, they are #critically endangered by #deforestation and habitat loss for #palmoil, cocoa and mining along with disease and…Palm Oil Detectives
Indian Rhinoceros (Greater One-horned Rhino) Rhinoceros unicornis
The largest of the three rhino species in Asia, the Indian Rhino has a distinctive and unique armour-plated look which lends them a fairytale quality that has captivated admirers for aeons. Althoug…Palm Oil Detectives
A mega port and palm oil on Great Nicobar Island, India threatens the survival of the largest turtles on Earth
On Great Nicobar Island in the most southerly part of India, big plans are in motion to transform the island into a shipping hub and destroy its native ecosystems including mangroves, reef systems …Palm Oil Detectives
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https://palmoildetectives.com/2024/03/03/air-pollution-from-palm-oil-deforestation-is-a-human-rights-issue-affecting-everyone-in-s-e-asia/
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…Palm Oil Detectives
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. …Palm Oil Detectives
Banded Surili (Raffles Banded Langur) Presbytis femoralis
A curious and intelligent small monkey species, Raffles’ Banded Langurs are also known by their other common names: Banded Leaf Monkey or Banded Surili. They are endemic to the southern penin…Palm Oil Detectives
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.ScienceDaily
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…Palm Oil Detectives
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Borneo Bay Cat Catopuma badia
Borneo Bay Cat Catopuma badia Endangered Indonesia, Malaysia Brunei (Presence unknown) The Borneo Bay Cat appears to be forest dependent, with records from hill and lowland forest as well as swamp …Palm Oil Detectives
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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…Palm Oil Detectives
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Red-shanked Douc Langur Pygathrix nemaeus
If you have never seen the Red-shanked Douc Langur, you are in for a real treat. These vividly coloured creatures have a fairytale quality. They thrive in lush forests, from lowlands to mountainous…Palm Oil Detectives
Reasons to Hope: Palm Oil Alternatives Made Without Deforestation
Environmental organisation Milieudefensie have calculated that every second, around 169 trees are cut down in tropical rainforests. So the race is on to find a real solution to stop this!…Palm Oil Detectives
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…Palm Oil Detectives
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. …Palm Oil Detectives
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…alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
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.hayat (Conservation news)
Spectral Tarsier Tarsius tarsier
Spectral Tarsier Tarsius tarsier Vulnerable Sulawesi, Indonesia These adaptable creatures are able to cling and leap in the understory of suitable tropical habitats, often two meters or less from t…Palm Oil Detectives
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Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus
Critically endangered Bornean Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals in the world. Although they spend a lot of time in the trees they also walk significant distances on the ground. Historical…Palm Oil Detectives
Imitator Goshawk Accipiter imitator
The Imitator Goshawk Accipiter imitator is a shrewd raptor vulnerable in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands due to human-related threats. They are threatened from human persecution, palm oil defo…Palm Oil Detectives
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.hayat (Conservation news)
Amazon rainforest could reach ‘tipping point’ by 2050, scientists warn
‘We need to respond now,’ says author of study that says crucial forest has already passed safe boundary and needs restorationJonathan Watts (The Guardian)
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
Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus
Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus Vulnerable Locations: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Sun Bears are a forest-dependent species, favouring in…Palm Oil Detectives
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https://theconversation.com/we-once-killed-600-000-koalas-in-a-year-now-theyre-australias-teddy-bears-what-changed-219609
#LoggingImpacts #LoggingIndustry #koalas #TheGreatKoalaNationalPark #NSWLogging #plantations #extractivism #deforestation #NationalSymbols #ExtinctionCrisis
We once killed 600,000 koalas in a year. Now they’re Australia’s ‘teddy bears’. What changed?
A century ago, millions of koalas were killed for their fur. The backlash was fierce.The Conversation
Serious governance failures by the Peruvian state in the #AmazonRainforest has allowed industrial-scale agrobusiness to deforestate and operate with impunity for years.
Now since Europe plans to ban imports of commodities from ilegal #Deforestation, the Peruvian congress instead of ramping up efforts to fight deforestation, has just approved a law that in practice legalizes deforestation in the forest to keep exporting commodities.
Full IEA's #CarvingUpTheAmazon report: https://us.eia.org/report/carving-up-the-amazon/
Carving Up the Amazon
Industrial-scale agribusiness, particularly palm oil and cocoa, is driving deforestation in the most densely-forested regions of the Peruvian Amazon.EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)
New report exposes illegal Amazon deforestation as Peru approves scandalous ‘amnesty’ law forgiving past forest crimes
A new report exposes how palm oil and cocoa companies are driving deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon while committing illegalities with government complicity.EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)
Binturong Arctictis binturong
Binturong Arctictis binturong Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia (Kalimantan, Jawa, Sumatera); Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia (Sarawak, Sabah, Peninsular Malays…Palm Oil Detectives
L’Oreal
‘Our goal is by 2020 to have none of our products linked to deforestation.’ L’Oreal’s website statement on palm oil This target has been and gone. Still, enormous environmen…Palm Oil Detectives
Mondelēz
Despite the virtue-signalling of the palm oil certification body the RSPO, Mondelez’s so-called “sustainable” palm oil is linked to 37.000ha of palm oil deforestation since 2016 (…Palm Oil Detectives
Tigers Have Unique Personality Traits That Help Them Survive in The Wild, Says Study : ScienceAlert
Ask any pet owner if their beloved companion has a personality and you'll most often get an emphatic "yes".AFP (ScienceAlert)
Reasons to Hope: Palm Oil Alternatives Made Without Deforestation
Environmental organisation Milieudefensie have calculated that every second, around 169 trees are cut down in tropical rainforests. So the race is on to find a real solution to stop this!…Palm Oil Detectives