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Category Archives: News: Palm oil and its impact on animals, people, ecosystems and health
Marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found in West Papua
Discover how two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years were found in West Papua, and learn why palm oil now threatens their survival
Trash into Treasure: Turning E-Waste and CO2 into Gold
Turning E-Waste and CO2 into Gold addresses e-waste challenges and contributes to CO₂ reduction efforts. Take action and boycott gold for Yanomami people!
World Wildlife Day: Support a Palm Oil Boycott
This World Wildlife Day, protect endangered animals from extinction. Learn how boycotting palm oil protects vulnerable wildlife
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Palm Oil Fraud and GHG Emissions
Virgin Atlantic airlines now uses ‘sustainable aviation fuel’ however experts call it greenwashing and industry spin causing climate change. Boycott palm oil!
Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier: Facts and Threats
Gursky’s spectral tarsiers AKA Wusing of North Sulawesi are vulnerable due to palm oil and timber deforestation. Take action for them and boycott palm oil!
Forest Protection Equals Climate Protection
Discover why global forest protection equals climate protection. Learn how Indigenous land rights are crucial for the world’s future.
Saving Primates of Bangladesh From Extinction
Discover how deforestation forces primates of Bangladesh to interbreed, putting both the Phayre’s and Capped langurs at risk to survive
Sunda Flying Lemur Galeopterus variegatus
Sunda flying lemurs AKA Malayan colugos rely on ancient forests to survive, despite being skilful gliders, palm oil is a major threat, boycott palm oil!
Mondelēz, Oreo and Palm Oil Greenwashing Exposed
Mondelēz International who make Oreos keep sourcing palm oil from suppliers linked to violence and deforestation. Their RSPO certification is pure greenwash!
Titan Arum: How the Corpse Flower Attracts Pollinators
Discover how the endangered Titan Arum, Sumatra’s giant corpse flower, uses thermogenesis and a putrid smell to attract rainforest pollinators
Western Parotia Mating Dance, Adaptations and Sounds
Discover the Western parotia mating dance, eye colour change, sound and adaptations in West Papua, learn how to save them from palm oil
JBS Deforestation: Jaguars lose Rainforests to Cows
Global Witness report finds JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is directly linked to deforestation in the Amazon and Pantanal putting jaguars at risk
Dead Parrots Expose Weak Laws Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
Senseless deaths of smuggled African greys expose weaknesses in laws against the illegal wildlife trade. Learn why CITES needs massive reform
Capped Langur facts, habitat and threats in South Asia
Learn Capped Langur facts: this leaf monkey digests food like a cow and is now vulnerable due to palm oil deforestation and species hybrids
World’s Wealthiest People Drive Two Thirds of Global Warming
Wealthiest people in USA and China responsible for 2/3 of global warming since 1990. Climate policies needed to target the richest people on the planet now!
Jaguars and Pumas Eat More Monkeys in Damaged Forests
Explore how in the fragmented forests of Mexico, jaguars and pumas are eating monkeys because their normal prey is gone. Learn how to help
Mountain Tapir Facts: Habitat and Range in the Andes
Discover Mountain tapir facts, habitat, and range. Help the wooly Andean tapir vanishing due to deforestation in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Commodifying Forests is Dangerous Greenwashing
Commodifying forests as merely an investment for ‘carbon credits’ has many dangerous loopholes that human rights to indigenous peoples, take action!
Finance giants fuel $8.9 trillion deforestation economy
Forest 500 report shows 150 of the world’s largest financial institutions invested nearly $9 trillion in deforestation-linked industries. Support EUDR!
Saola Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
Saolas are rare and considered Southeast Asia’s ‘unicorns’, this Critically Endangered antelope is facing imminent extinction due to hunting and deforestation
Songbirds Socialise Mid-Flight During Migration
Songbirds communicate with different species during nocturnal flights sharing vital info about navigation and stopover habitats. Save their fascinating world!
Why Pangolins Are So Special
Pangolins get their name from the Malay ‘pengguling’ meaning rolling up. These special critically endangered animals deserve a break from savage poaching
Indigenous Peoples Fight Climate Change
After wildfires, Belize’s indigenous people rebuild stronger based on “se’ komonil”: reciprocity, solidarity, gender equity, togetherness and community.
Tucuxi Sotalia fluviatilis
Tucuxi, small freshwater dolphins of Peru Ecuador Colombia and Brazil are Endangered due to fishing nets, deforestation, mercury poisoning from gold mining.
Protecting Peru’s Grasslands Vital for Spectacled Bears
Peru’s alpine puna grasslands supports foraging of vulnerable Andean bears AKA Spectacled Bears. They prefer young bromeliad plants, Take action for them!
Javan Rhinos Not Safe from Poachers
Testimony of Illegal poachers in Indonesia finds 26 of the estimated remaining 72 living Javan #Rhinos were slaughtered over the past five years. Shame!
Frill-Necked Lizard Chlamydosaurus kingii
Frill-necked lizard AKA frilled dragons are endangered in southern Papua New Guinea and Indonesian-occupied West Papua due to palm oil ecocide, take action!
Beef, Palm Oil and Timber: How Wealthy Nations Fuel Deforestation
Beef palm oil, and timber consumption in wealthy nations is driving mass deforestation and species extinction in tropical regions. EUDR is vital to stop this!
Around 25% of Africa’s Land is Damaged: This is How We Fix It!
Almost 25% of all land in Africa has been damaged driven by climate change and deforestation for mining palm oil and cocoa. Take action and protect forests!