Saving Indonesia's rainforests
Indonesia's rainforests are a biodiversity hotspot, rich in endemic species, and vital in regulating the Earth's climate. But these forests are being torn down for palm oil, pulp and paper plantations - making Indonesia the world's third largest greenhouse gas emitter and threatening endangered species such as orang-utans with extinction. Greenpeace is campaigning globally to protect Indonesia's rainforests.
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Campaign updates
News reports from the palm oil frontline
Last night, ITV News featured an excellent report from Indonesia about palm oil and how plantations are replacing forests at a horrific rate. Shown as...
Secret filming exposes the harsh reality of palm oil plantations
Taking up the western half of New Guinea island, the Indonesian province of Papua is a bit of a mystery. It's off-limits to outsiders and journalists, so the...
Don't be fooled - 'sustainable' palm oil is a myth
Last week, Sainsbury's announced that it aims to use only sustainable palm oil in its own-brand products. Sounds great, and with Asda having made a similar...
"Biofuels can be good," says UN; scientists not so sure
The head of the UN Environment Programme has warned that the biofuel market could crash if suitable environmental standards aren't established. According to...
Rainbow Warrior in palm oil blockade
View from the Rainbow Warrior of the MT Westama, laiden with 30,000 tonnes of palm oil © Greenpeace/Christian Aslund
Events in Indonesia have stepped up...
