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Indonesia provides a roadmap for halting deforestation

February 23, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Deforestation continues to be one of the biggest environmental crises facing our world but looking at countries with effective deforestation mitigation policies can help us map out what saving the earth’s forests looks like on a global scale. One country that serves as a case … [Read more...] about Indonesia provides a roadmap for halting deforestation

Synthetic palm oil could significantly reduce deforestation

December 22, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Palm oil is a common ingredient in far more packaged foods than you may think. Globally, 82 million US tons of palm oil are consumed annually. Unfortunately, it’s also responsible for some of the most destructive deforestation in rainforests around the world. The biotech industry … [Read more...] about Synthetic palm oil could significantly reduce deforestation

A biotech company is using emissions to produce a palm oil substitute

December 17, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Lipids and omega-3s serve as the foundation for many foods and fuel, but the problem is that they are typically produced in ways that are damaging to the planet. For instance, omega-3 fatty acids are usually sourced from farmed fish, which are commonly fed smaller, wild-caught … [Read more...] about A biotech company is using emissions to produce a palm oil substitute

UK to ban products sourced from illegally logged areas

November 16, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Whether you know it or not, your shopping habits can inadvertently play a role in environmental crimes such as illegal logging. In a quest to stop metaphorically “importing” the problem of deforestation, the government of the UK has passed new laws that should help prevent … [Read more...] about UK to ban products sourced from illegally logged areas

This Bill Gates-backed startup is growing palm oil in a lab

March 5, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

On a typical trip to the grocery store, you probably buy at least one product made with palm oil, which is found in everything from shampoo and detergent to pizza dough, ice cream, and instant ramen. It’s the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, with 75.7 million metric … [Read more...] about This Bill Gates-backed startup is growing palm oil in a lab

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