While better for you than some options ... world – and one of the most controversial,” says Benson. Palm oil can raise “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which is a risk factor ...

You may have never really heard of the palm ... Not only is producing palm oil bad for the environment, it also contributes to the extinction of several species of endangered animals that live ...

A University of Kent expert says Iceland's move to ban palm oil products from its stores could backfire. It comes as the retailer's had its Christmas Advert which focused on palm oil's impact on ...

Globally, palm oil supplies 40% of the world’s vegetable oil demand on just under 6% of the land used to produce all vegetable oils. To get the same amount of alternative oils like soybean, coconut, ...

Is that slobbering slice of pizza you're having in front of the World ... The report says that the expansion of palm oil is not all bad news for species, with some pigs and snakes benefiting ...

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PALM oil is again being persecuted as the bad boy in the ongoing climate change debate. It is being blamed for deforestation, contributing to global warming. The palm oil industry in Malaysia is ...

they can use oil that is partially sustainable An important part of the sustainable label is fair workers' rights and conditions There are some apps and websites that help you see whether palm oil ...

Now the question is, is palm oil good or bad for the planet? On one hand, palm oil is said to be a super-efficient oil crop as it takes less land to produce the same amount of oil as other oils ...

Palm oil is used in everything from cosmetics to ... There is also a free app called Giki, recommended by WWF, where you use a smartphone to scan the barcode. You can watch the full documentary ...