El aceite de palma: ¿el biocombustible del futuro?

The video discusses the uses of palm oil, highlighting its role in food, cosmetics, and biodiesel. It projects a significant increase in demand by 2050. Despite being a renewable energy source, palm oil production is linked to deforestation, carbon emissions, and biodiversity loss, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. The destruction of peatlands releases carbon, making Indonesia a major carbon emitter. Efforts to ensure sustainable palm oil production face challenges, and the future of palm oil as a biofuel is debated due to its environmental impact.

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