Biofuel boost threatens even greater deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia: Study

JAKARTA — Global demand for biofuels containing palm oil looks set to grow sixfold by 2030, potentially driving the destruction of Southeast Asian rainforests the size of the Netherlands, a new report warns. Biofuel policies in place or proposed by Indonesia and China, as well as the aviation industry, could push their consumption alone to … Continue reading Biofuel boost threatens even greater deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia: Study