Zero-deforestation commitments face acute challenges for commercial giants in the palm oil industry

Mongabay
By Jeremy HanceMay 22, 2014, 11:42 am35 pts
The path to zero-deforestation appears to be paved with good intentions, but how successful are these companies in staying on that path? A controversial proposal to construct a refinery in the wildlife-rich Balikpapan Bay in Indonesian Borneo highlights the challenges faced by both palm oil companies and…

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