climate change

Palm oil has been a key driver of deforestation in Southeast Asia since the 1970s. The oil is highly versatile with applications in food, pharmaceuticals, photographic film, perfume, and hair and beauty products. It is now the world’s most popular vegetable oil, accounting for one-third of global consumption. This has led countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, to bulldoze great …

The consequences of climate change in South Africa will be more severe than most places in the world. The African continent contributes the least greenhouse gas emissions, and yet, it is the most vulnerable to climate change.

Deforestation is a significant contributor to global warming in South Africa and elsewhere. It is responsible for about 10 per cent of all …