Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

Across swathes of Southeast Asia, maturing palm oil trees, some as tall as a 12-storey building, are turning into a multi-billion dollar headache for local farmers, regional governments and consumers ...

Across swaths of Southeast Asia, maturing palm oil trees, some as tall as a 12-story building, are turning into a multibillion-dollar headache for local farmers, regional governments and consumers ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27% uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from ...

In Nigeria, an agro entrepreneur and Chief Executive, Golden Seed Fats Limited, Lanre Sam-Akinkunmi, is turning palm kennel shells into energy, DANIEL ESSIET reports. An agriculture, the so-called ...