Unsustainable Palm Oil

I was looking through a list of problems that are leading to the downfall of our environment and eco-system and then I realised I had completely overlooked one of the most important problems occuring right now, unsustainable palm oil plantations.

I have watched a large amount of documentaries and clips on YouTube about this problem and it is something I feel very strongly about.

What is Unsustainable Palm oil?

Step one: log a forest and remove the most valuable species for furniture.

Step two: chainsaw or burn the remaining wood releasing huge quantities of greenhouse gas.

Step three: plant a palm-oil plantation.

Step four: make oil from the fruit and kernels.

Step five: add it to biscuits, chocolate, margarine, soaps, moisturisers and washing powder.

At breakfast, when millions of us are munching toast, we're eating a small slice of the rainforest.
This is a huge problem that is destroying the homes of thousands of species of animals. Most notably, the very intelligent Orangutan.

The video above shows the personality traits which openly show just how similar Orangutans are to humans. In fact they share 97% of our DNA.

Below is a short but very informative documentary about the facts behind the deforestation of their habitat. It also gives facts about why it is happening and the truth about 'eco-warriors' and their hidden motives. It is well worth watching.

The link below is a great article outlining all you need to know to inform you of the true danger this problem creates.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/the-guilty-secrets-of-palm-oil-are-you-unwittingly-contributing-to-the-devastation-of-the-rain-forests-1676218.html