How Palm Oil in Everything From Food to Fuel Is Killing Orangutans and Exacerbating Climate Change | Alternet

How Palm Oil in Everything From Food to Fuel Is Killing Orangutans and Exacerbating Climate Change | Alternet
"Palm oil. It’s the ubiquitous additive in everything from soaps and lotions to cookies and diet foods. It’s found in junk food like Cheez-Its, Tootsie Rolls, and M&Ms, but it’s also found in the products of more ecologically conscious companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Nature’s Way, and Toms of Maine. According to Rainforest Action Network (RAN), palm oil can be found inalmost half of the products found in grocery stores. The US consumes most of its 1.2 million metric tons of palm oil per year through these products."