Palm Oil Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How much palm oil is produced per hectare?
A
4-10 times more than any other oil crops
2
Q
How much did Indonesia make from palm oil in 2024?
A
22.9 billion
3
Q
What products is palm oil found in?
A
Over 50% of supermarket goods (biscuits, margarine, cleaning products)
4
Q
Which species are threatened by the deforestation associated with palm oil production?
A
Orangutans, tigers
5
Q
How can palm oil production contribute to climate change?
A
Peatland drainage leads to increased CO2 emissions
