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Palm oil: A new threat to Africa's monkeys and apes?
Endangered monkeys and apes will almost certainly face new risks if Africa becomes a big player in the palm oil industry.
That is the message of a study looking at how large-scale expansion of the oil crop in Africa might affect the continent's rich diversity of wildlife.
Most areas suitable for growing palm oil are key habitats for primates, according to researchers.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45146581
That is the message of a study looking at how large-scale expansion of the oil crop in Africa might affect the continent's rich diversity of wildlife.
Most areas suitable for growing palm oil are key habitats for primates, according to researchers.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45146581
The horrors of human population growth never end.
I can avoid palm oil, but the world market for it is huge and growing.
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And the article's right, it's contained in common products we use every day! 
Cosmetics
Ice Cream
Bread
Petrol
Healthy Snack Foods
Shampoo and Conditioners
Soap
Vegan Products
Pet Food
Cleaning Products
10 SURPRISING PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN PALM OIL
https://awareenvironmental.com.au/whats-new/10-surprising-products-contain-palm-oil/
