In Indonesia forest are being burned leaving the rare Sumatran Orangutans left with no home and even dying. These fires were intentional so that room can be made for Oil Palms. These trees fruit has palm oil which is used in almost every every-day product. An agreement that allowed this action to take place was later overturned by the pressure from environmental groups. Even if palm oil can bring the country up to 40 billion dollars a year, it still damages the habitat of many endangered species. These animals aren't the only problem, the clearing of the forest contributes to higher levels of greenhouse gasses in the area. The UN is working to stop this problem. Many companies are working to help this problem by using other types of vegetable oils or only receiving it from traceable places.
I think companies should do more to help this problem of clear cutting trees to get palm oil. Not only is it destroying the habitats of many endangered species but it is also contributing to the release of greenhouse gases. The countries where this is occurring should do more to help save these forest. I also think we as consumers should do more by knowing what we are getting and where it comes from. The less we buy from companies that take actions like these will help send a message which can lead them to stop. I think it's great that there are already companies like KFC that have changed the products they use instead of buying from markets that contribute to deforestation.
I think companies should do more to help this problem of clear cutting trees to get palm oil. Not only is it destroying the habitats of many endangered species but it is also contributing to the release of greenhouse gases. The countries where this is occurring should do more to help save these forest. I also think we as consumers should do more by knowing what we are getting and where it comes from. The less we buy from companies that take actions like these will help send a message which can lead them to stop. I think it's great that there are already companies like KFC that have changed the products they use instead of buying from markets that contribute to deforestation.