The Root of the Issue – Deforestation in Palm Oil Production + Orangutan Endangerment Understanding How Deforestation for Palm Oil Has Led Orangutans to the Brink of Extinction
Rainforest-dwelling animals face imminent threats from deforestation due to palm oil production. International Orangutan Day is this week on August 19th, so let’s talk about why we should raise awareness about this great ape and the environmental crisis it faces. How is palm oil production related to deforestation? Palm oil is found in nearly 50%