Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?

Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?

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Palm oil, derived from palm fruit, is widely used in food, cosmetics, and increasingly in biodiesel. Demand is expected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. Despite being renewable and low-emission, its production is environmentally damaging, leading to deforestation and high carbon emissions, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia. This destruction threatens ecosystems, notably reducing the orangutan population. Efforts to curb deforestation and ensure sustainable palm oil production have largely failed. The future of palm oil as a biodiesel is debated due to its environmental impact.

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