(par 9.5.2.4) Borneo’s industry-environment balancing act
Borneo’s industry-environment balancing act https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2014/11/17/borneos-industry-environment-balancing-act By Kate Mayberry Palm oil is used in a wide range of consumer products – from margarine to sweets, soaps to cosmetics [EPA] Deforestation in Indonesia has led some to demand tighter standards for the multi-billion-dollar industry. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The island of Borneo is on the front line of an ongoing […]
(par 9.5.2.4) Empowering female farmers to feed the world
Empowering female farmers to feed the world https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/partner-content-empowering-female-farmers Closing the global gender gap in agriculture would grow food production and build sustainable futures for women. BY MARYELLEN KENNEDY DUCKETT In much of the world, the face of farming is female. Globally, reports the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the majority of economically active women […]
(par 9.5.2.3) Peru’s indigenous people protest against relicensing of oil concession
Peru’s indigenous people protest against relicensing of oil concession http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/02/perus-indigenous-people-protest-against-re-licensing-of-oil-concession David Hill Monday 2 February 2015 17.29 GMT Kichwa communities bar River Tigre, an Amazon tributary, with cables to stop oil company boats from passing and accuse government of turning a blind eye to contamination from oil operations in the forest Hundreds of indigenous people […]