Apr 15, 2010

Peat areas in Indonesia used for palm oil production



It caught my interest that Indonesia was third (behind USA and China) in CO2 emissions. 


In reviewing further, the reason appears to be hacking away at the rain forest and planting palm trees for palm oil.
Apparently, if peat is more than three metres deep, they are not allowed to plant palms, as it will then release the stored up CO2. There is a lot of stored CO2 in peat in Indonesia! There are a lot of companies (and independent palm oil producers) providing palm oil to major companies who do not care where the palm oil comes from.
Indonesia appears to be responding but not much has changed. 


Stronger international measures need to be brought to bear on commercial ventures in Indonesia.


The problem here is that the palm oil produced is merged with all other palm oil and very difficult to track the source.


More pressure needs to be placed on companies who do not differentiate where they buy their palm oil.


Green peace is helping but it will take more focus before companies comply.


We need to voice our objection by not buying from companies that don't care (Nestle is one)! Further action focusing on Nestle.
Don't buy a product using palm oil if the company doesn't spell out that exactly where their palm oil comes from.


If this information is correct, it amazes me why more people aren't making their opinions known!


Where are the environmental-active youth today?  
It amazes me how they are afraid to speak their mind and initiate action to focus on a healthier planet for the future! 


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