A palm oil company that destroyed valuable land and habitats has been fined millions of dollars in compensation as well has millions to restore the forest that was destroyed. Read more below to find out what this company destroyed and how they plan on dealing with this ruling. Read more...
A new investigation by environmental groups shows that palm oil producers misled local farmers resulting in disputed community land contract agreements between the two groups. Read more below to find out the surprising way that the palm oil companies and the Indonesian government are addressing these grievances. Read more at...
Indonesian courts have found a palm oil company guilty of destroying forest meant for orangutan habitat justly resulting in millions of dollars of fines. Read more below about the ruling and what it means for the future of the rainforests and its inhabitants in Indonesia and Borneo. Read more at...
The Hershey Company, the largest North American chocolate manufacturer, has enacted a zero deforestation policy by committing to only sourcing palm oil from traceable sources. Read more below to find out the specifics on their agreement. Read more at Mongabay. Read more about palm oil and deforestation in Borneo, the...
William Laurance, a scientist who has studied various rainforests over many years, finds what he calls a “piece of Eden.” Read below to find out what he saw when he visited Borneo. Read more on Yale Environment 360. Read more about climate change and the forests of Borneo, then join...
For the first time in almost two decades, palm oil exports are expected to decrease. Read more below about why the demand is falling and what this means for the future of palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia. Read more on Mongabay. Read more about palm oil, the join...
Right now, orangutans are facing extinction as their habitats become more and more fragmented and agricultural production of things like palm oil expands. Read more below about how some groups find these beautiful creatures and what can be done to help save them. Read more on The Guardian. Read more about...
After a visit to Malaysia, a UN official has said that the country must ensure that growth is not achieved through exploitation of vulnerable groups of people or the environment. Read more below to find out his recommendations for what Malaysia needs to do as it moves towards becoming a...
Last week, Indonesian security forces hired by PT Asiatic Persada evicted hundreds of indigenous people and destroyed their homes. Read more about the dispute between the indigenous and the palm oil company below. Read more on Mongabay. Read more about how people are affected by palm oil and then join the...
A recent study showed that forest loss in Indonesia is much higher than reported by the government. Read below to find out how much deforestation Indonesia is actually going through. Read more on REDD Monitor. Read more about forest loss in Borneo then join the discussion on Facebook. A recent...
