The war on palm oil - Is it possible to avoid taking sides?

Jessica Shankleman
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Jessica Shankleman wrestles with the environmental and ethical dilemmas presented by the global palm oil industry

One of the main challenges faced by environmental journalists is navigating one's way through a minefield of green PR spin. Every company seeks to present its environmental initiatives in the best possible...

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