Another would protect intact land from palm oil expansion with consultation from indigenous communities. (scientificamerican.com)
But environmental groups said the assumptions underlying the EPA's conclusion were too conservative, noting that the agency expects only nine percent of palm oil expansion in Malaysia and 13 percent in Indonesia to occur on peatlands. (news.mongabay.com)
The EU consumes 40 % more palm oil (for food, fuel and cosmetics) today compared to 6 years ago, despite continual warnings about the unsustainability of palm oil expansion. (foeeurope.org)