Oil palm

Technology is allowing us to watch the world’s forest disappear in real time, and hopefully halt it

Environment

New mapping technology is helping activists and companies pinpoint exactly where tropical deforestation is happening, down to the individual tree. It’s a potentially powerful new tool for identifying who’s responsible for illegal cutting and getting companies to clean up their supply chains.New mapping technology is helping activists and companies pinpoint exactly where tropical deforestation is happening, down to the individual tree. It’s a potentially powerful new tool for identifying who’s responsible for illegal cutting and getting companies to clean up their supply chains.

France considers big tax hike on key ingredient in Nutella

Health & Medicine
The World

Science Note: Palm Oil

French Senator Proposes ‘Nutella Tax’

Global Politics
The World

Paper Trees in Precious Ground

Biofueling Deforestation

An increased demand for biofuels could lead to deforestation in developing countries.