The new oil barrens

Asia's expanding oil palm plantations are proving double trouble as rising international demand for palm oil in supermarket foods, cosmetics and now biofuel is providing new incentive for wide-scale clearing of tropical rainforest habitat in South-East Asia. With more awareness, can the golden promise of palm oil be delivered sustainably?

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