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Caquetá Tití Monkey Plecturocebus caquetensis
Caquetá Titi Monkeys make a distinctive purr like kittens. They form monogamous partnerships. Discovered only in 2010 they are now critically endangered due to massive deforestation in #Colombia fo…Palm Oil Detectives
Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus
Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus Endangered Location: Papua New Guinea, Australia The Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus, also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megaba…Palm Oil Detectives
Behind The Green Lie of Sustainable Aviation Biofuel (SAF)
“Sustainable” Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a biofuel alternative to using fossil fuels for powering planes and cars. SAF is being aggressively marketed by multiple industries as a greener alt…Palm Oil Detectives
Victoria crowned pigeon Victoria goura
Meet the Victoria crowned pigeon, the world’s largest pigeon species with royal roots and some unique quirks. Not only are they named after Queen Victoria, but they’re also close relati…Palm Oil Detectives
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Ecuadorian White fronted Capuchins are critically endangered. Help them survive!
The Ecuadorian White-fronted Capuchin is #criticallyendangered in #Peru and #Ecuador #SouthAmerica by #deforestation and the #pettrade Help their survival by...YouTube
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Instead of Risky #PalmOil in #India, Indigenous Trees Should Get More Attention #boycottpalmoil
In an effort to combat #India's edible oil shortage, the Indian government has heavily promoted the cultivation of exotic #palmoil trees. This is a decision ...YouTube
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Sun bears are a boisterous small bear spcies endangered from palm oil deforestation
Playful and boisterous #sun bears are the rolly-polly tricksters of SE #Asia’s #rainforests. They’re vulnerable mainly from #palmoil #deforestation. Fight fo...YouTube
Papua New Guinea & West Papua: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
As the rainforest habitats are destroyed in Indonesia, Indonesian and Chinese oil palm processing companies are switching focus towards Papua New Guinea, Africa and South America to keep up with de…Palm Oil Detectives
Waigeo Cuscus Spilocuscus papuensis
Cryptic and solitary marsupials, Waigeo Cuscuses cling to tree canopies on a Waigeo Island, West Papua. They are classified as vulnerable on IUCN Red List due to palm oil deforestation and mining o…Palm Oil Detectives
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
Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis
Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis Endangered Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast. Nigeria (Extinct) The Pygmy Hippopotamus is rarely seen because of its secretive, nocturnal habits a…Palm Oil Detectives
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
African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis
In the folklore of West Africa, there’s a fascinating character called Maame Water, believed to be a goddess of the sea, she symbolises wealth and beauty. Maame Water is none other than the A…Palm Oil Detectives
Oil palm in Latin America : monoculture and violence – CADTM
The global oil palm craze Oil palm plantations are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, driving communities from their lands and causing deforestation, violence, and poverty. Global…CADTM
Repsol: Environmentalists Denounce It for Greenwashing
Allegations state Repsol conceals environmental and social impacts of palm oil use, misleadingly labeling fuels as "sustainable" or "eco-friendly."Jeremy Whannell (Born2Invest)
Repsol: Environmentalists Denounce It for Greenwashing
Allegations state Repsol conceals environmental and social impacts of palm oil use, misleadingly labeling fuels as "sustainable" or "eco-friendly."Jeremy Whannell (Born2Invest)
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)
Deforestation leads to risky dietary changes in Uganda's wildlife
Animals in Uganda's forests are consuming virus-infected bat feces as alternative food sources dwindle due to agricultural practices.Wedaeli Chibelushi and Natasha Booty report for BBC News.EHN Curators (EHN)
Palm oil from Indonesia was the largest contributor to deforestation, meat from Brazil #Boycottpalmoil and be #vegan https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/indonesian-palm-oil-brazilian-beef-top-contributors-to-u-s-deforestation-exposure/ @mongabay
Indonesian palm oil, Brazilian beef top contributors to U.S. deforestation exposure
If you’re in the United States, your meal might come with a side of deforestation. The US imported palm oil, cattle products, soybeans, cocoa, rubber, coffee and corn linked to an estimated 122,800 hectares (303,445 acres) of tropical deforestation …lizkimbrough (Conservation news)
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
Papua New Guinea & West Papua: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
As the rainforest habitats are destroyed in Indonesia, Indonesian and Chinese oil palm processing companies are switching focus towards Papua New Guinea, Africa and South America to keep up with de…Palm Oil Detectives
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Siamese crocodiles are one of the rarest in the world!
Help the survival of the critically endangered Siamese Crocodile, on the verge of #extinction from #hunting and habitat destruction, join the #Boycott4Wildli...YouTube
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Victoria Crowned Pigeons are quirky cousins of the extinct Dodo in Papua New Guinea
Meet the Victoria crowned pigeon, the world's largest pigeon species with royal roots and some unique quirks. Not only are they named after Queen Victoria, b...YouTube
Oil palm plantations are driving massive downstream impact to watershed https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240502153115.htm
Oil palm plantations are driving massive downstream impact to watershed https://phys.org/news/2024-05-oil-palm-plantations-massive-downstream.html
Oil palm plantations are driving massive downstream impact to watershed
The global demand for palm oil—the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet, in everything from instant noodles to lipstick—is driving worldwide tropical deforestation.Science X (Phys.org)
Global Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Around 10,000 #birds #mammals #reptiles are endangered by #soy #palmoil #meat #timber for food agriculture! Help them each time you boycott greedy global brands. #Boycottpalmoil go #vegan and #Boyc…Palm Oil Detectives
South America: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
As the lush equatorial rainforests of South East Asia are exhausted, increasingly focus is being placed on parts of Central and South America. Oil Palm is a growing commodity there and is found in …Palm Oil Detectives
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Blue-backed Parrot Tanygnathus everetti
Blue-backed Parrot Tanygnathus everetti Endangered Location: Philippines Nearly one-third of parrot species in the world are threatened with extinction. According to a 2021 study, current protected…Palm Oil Detectives
Hairy-nosed Otter Lutra sumatrana
Hairy-nosed Otter Lutra sumatrana Endangered Extant (resident): Cambodia; Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand; Vietnam Possibly Extinct: Brunei Extinct: India; Myanmar Presence Uncertain: Laos Hairy-nose…Palm Oil Detectives
Alta Floresta titi monkey Plecturocebus grovesi
The enchanting Groves Titi Monkey, also referred to as the Alta Floresta titi monkey or Mato Grosso titi monkey made a remarkable entry into the spotlight only recently in 2016 when they were class…Palm Oil Detectives
Which Companies Have Paid the Biggest Greenwashing Fines - Earth911
Regulators are handing out more greenwashing fines to companies, a signal consumers can use to make better decisions when shopping.Earth911 (Earth911.com)
In the last few years it is likely that PepsiCo has been using in its production palm oil from deforested land claimed by the Shipibo-Konibo people in eastern Peru, a new investigation has found.
by Andrew Wasley, Aramís Castro, Elisângela Mendonça
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/snack-giant-pepsico-sourced-palm-oil-from-razed-indigenous-land-investigation/
#News #Environment #Conservation #Investigation #IndigenousPeoples #FoodIndustry #PalmOil #LandRights
Orangutans are being killed as their environment is being removed to grow palm oil
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68942123
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68942123
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Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine
It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.By Georgina Rannard (BBC News)
" #capitalism has a lot to answer for. We ship #soy #palmoil around the to feed cattle. #Insecticides are marketed as #bee friendly! #greenwashing of #agriculture is madness" #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Dr George McGavin BBC presenter and #entomologist https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/10/18/entomologist-academic-tv-presenter-dr-george-mcgavin-in-his-own-words/
Zoologist and TV Presenter Dr George McGavin: In His Own Words
Dr George McGavin FLS FRGS Hon. FSB Hon. FRES studied Zoology at Edinburgh University, followed by a PhD in entomology at Imperial College and the Natural History Museum in London. After 25 years a…Palm Oil Detectives
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Goliath Frog Conraua goliath
Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction…Palm Oil Detectives
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Peter Singer: We are gambling with the future of our planet for the sake of hamburgers
Renowned animal rights ethicist philosopher Peter Singer asserts that our dietary choices, particularly our consumption of meat and dairy, are jeopardising t...YouTube
#Petition #PalmOil #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife #PalmOilKILLS #Conflictpalmoil @palmoildetectives https://act.ran.org/page/67119/action/1
Mondelēz: Drop RGE
Help us send Mondelēz a message: It's time to put people and planet before profit — it's time to quit RGE!Rainforest Action Network - RAN
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
The why, what and where of the world’s black leopards
Did you know that Black #leopards only differ from other leopards by the colour of their coat, a genetic variation that’s #recessive also known as melanism? One of their threats is #palmoil #…Palm Oil Detectives
Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus
Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus Endangered Location: Papua New Guinea, Australia The Spectacled Flying Fox Pteropus conspicillatus, also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megaba…Palm Oil Detectives