A decade ago, the U.S. mandated the use of vegetable oil in biofuels, leading to industrial-scale deforestation — and a huge spike in carbon emissions. Palm Oil Was Supposed to Help Save the Planet. Instead […]
Waldbrände in Afrika tragen entscheidend zum weltweiten Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen bei. Nun zeigen Satellitenaufnahmen, dass es in der Region noch häufiger brennt als bislang gedacht. Waldbrände in Kapstadt und südlich der Sahara – Satellitenbild der Woche […]
A significant share of palm oil and soybean expansion happens on rainforests, forests, peatland and savannahs (land with high carbon stocks), according to a new study reviewing the latest scientific evidence on deforestation. Palm oil […]
Brazil is one of the top target countries for farmland investment deals, because of the potential for high yields and productivity. The country has been an attractive destination for investors who buy farmland to diversify […]