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With fires wreaking havoc across Indo, Malaysian state targets greener palm oil
2015-11-08 17:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: The Malaysian state of Sabah on Wednesday announced it is pressing forward with a plan to certify 100 percent of its palm oil production under criteria set by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) by 2025. The initiative aims to differentiate Sabah's palm oil from other producers, while addressing environmental problems and boosting productivity of existing plantations. Officials say the program will better position Sabah as other states and regions enter the palm oil business. With...
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