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Palm Beach County (Fla.) district boosts security patrols at elementary schools

2013-07-22 18:28:00| American School & University

24 officers have been hired--about one for every 3 elementary schools Safety at School read more

Illegal palm oil from an Indonesian national park used by Asian Agri, Wilmar, WWF report says

2013-07-05 18:50:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mongabay: Illegal palm oil expansion inside Indonesias Tesso Nilo National Park is threatening protected forests and the reputation of two companies who claim to be sources of sustainably-produced palm oil, says a new WWF-Indonesia report. In its June 26 report, Palming Off a National Park, WWF-Indonesia found that over 52,000 hectares of natural forests in the area have already been illegally converted into palm oil plantations. And fruits from the illegal plantations have made their way into the supply...

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What is the Price of Palm Oil?

2013-07-04 02:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Rainforest Action Network: What is palm oil? Why are rainforests being burned down for palm oil? How can you help stop rainforests from being burned down for palm oil? These are good questions--and we have answers. Here`s everything you need to know about the worlds most widely used edible oil. Read all about it in this blog, or better yet, download this palm oil FAQ as a PDF and share it with everyone you know. Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Oil 1. What is palm oil? Palm oil is a globally traded agricultural...

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Can palm oil be part of green growth in Indonesia?

2013-07-02 07:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mongabay: A new report lays out key leverage points for shifting Indonesia's palm oil industry toward a greener development path. The report, authored by Daemeter Consulting and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), provides context on Indonesia's palm oil industry, including its local development benefits and environmental impacts, and identifies what agencies and actors are involved in various decisions that shape its expansion. The intent of the document is to "highlight opportunities to align decision-making...

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