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FOEI puts the blame on Wilmar for rainforest destruction caused by biodiesel production

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issued a report in which they accuse Wilmar, the world's largest trader in palm oil, as responsible of the destruction of the Indonesian rainforest, as a consequence of the increase in palm oil production for the chemical and food industry, but for biofuels as well. In words of Paul de Clerck, Corporate Campaigner of FOEI, "This report reveals that Indonesian palm oil traded by Wilmar is scandalous and damaging the environment. Forests are being cut and burnt down illegally, Indonesian laws are being ... Read more →

Palm oil biodiesel coming in Thailand thanks to private-public partnership Sebastian Blanco

Thailand's state-owned oil firm and private companies in the country announced recently. The partnership will grow palm trees on 23,722 unused acres in the southern part of the country and should be ...

FOEI puts the blame on Wilmar for rainforest destruction caused by biodiesel production 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issued a report in which they accuse Wilmar, the world's largest trader in palm oil, as responsible of the destruction of the Indonesian rainforest, as a consequence of the increase in palm oil production for the chemical and food industry, but for biofuels ...

Palm oil biodiesel coming in Thailand thanks to private-public partnership 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Thailand's state-owned oil firm and private companies in the country announced recently. The partnership will grow palm trees on 23,722 unused acres in the southern part of the country and should be able to produce about 9.6 million gallons a year in the biodiesel production facilities that will ...


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