Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
Rainforest The Amazon rainforest is regarded as the most biodiverse and complex ecosystem on the planet. It is home to almost 25 million people and houses countless species of plants…
Saving the Rainforest
Rainforests are one of the most important and invaluable ecosystems on our planet. They are home to a wide range of plant and animal species, and they help in regulating…
Climate Change – An Immanent Global Crisis
Since the industrial revolution, the air temperature has risen 0.9°C on average. This has already caused melting of the polar ice caps, a 20cm rise in sea level, record high…
How Palm Oil has Affected South East Asia’s Rainforests
Palm Oil from the African Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) accounts for over 50% of the world’s “vegetable oil” and is found in most processed foods, soaps, cosmetics and biofuels. (1)…