- Spread Of Palm Oil Production Into Africa Threatens Great Apes http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/07/11/330678602/spread-of-palm-oil-production-into-africa-threatens-great-apes?sc=ipad&f=1001 12 comments worldnews
- Orangutans are struggling as massive amounts of rainforest in Southeast Asia are burned off, or chopped down, to make way for palm oil. Along with habitat loss, the intelligent and slow-moving great apes have to deal with poachers and locals who eat them or keep them as pets. https://www.insider.com/photos-orangutans-struggle-survive-poaching-deforestation-2020-2 3 comments worldnews
- Endangered monkeys and apes could face new risks if Africa becomes a big player in the palm oil industry. Most areas suitable for growing the oil crop are key habitats for primates, a study suggests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45146581 26 comments worldnews
- Orangutan experts plead for Australian food manufacturers to reject palm oil - Apes, elephants, rhinos & tigers at dire risk if unsustainable palm oil plantations allowed in Sumatran reserve http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/22/orangutan-experts-plead-for-australian-food-manufacturers-to-reject-palm-oil 667 comments worldnews