date:Jun 16, 2020
he food, fuel and cosmetics industries.
The research data show that the expansion of oil palm in some regions of the world especially Indonesia and Malaysia contributes significantly to tropical deforestation and the loss of biodiversity.
Clearing forestland also leads to substantial carbon emissions and other environmental problems.
However, banning palm oil production and trade would not be a sustainable solution, says Professor Matin Qaim, agricultural economist at the University of Gtti