"In order to handle palm oil, organizations should be required to be RSPO certified which would allow for government oversight of land use and inherently reduce the amount of deforestation occurring" #39canimals
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" In 2007, the palm oil business in Indonesia brought the United States $5.5 billion in revenue and $14 billion from Malaysia (Nantha 490)"
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stop using palm oil, the reason they threaten orangutan population is the profits they bring! #39canimals
" Many are held captive for their value in the entertainment industry, poachers seek to sell them within the illegal pet trade, and deforestation/ logging has left their homes destroyed and them to die"
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"Approximately 2,000-3,000 orangutans are killed each year and there is estimated to be only 65,000 left in the wild, at this rate they are expected to go extinct in the next 50 years (Orangutan Conservancy)"
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we should all be aware and actively trying to use products that do not test on animals to put pressure on companies that do and get them to stop!! #39canimals
@bassdognotfish I know my mom tries use all products that aren't tested on animals because of the cruelty that dogs and other animals endure during the testing process. #39canimals
A common place puppy mills sell is online because they are able to manipulate the image of how their puppies are raised. This tactic is common because the buyers are less likely to ask questions about seeing where the puppies are raised. #39canimals
Many groups are starting to put mangroves back together through simple reseeding. As basic as it sounds, this method has resulted in much healthier mangrove forests in the area #39canimals
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“We’ve seen orangutan nests in the peatlands, but they’re empty. Otan [a baby orangutan] can’t find his mother. There’s no forest left,” read more https://t.co/ur3eTdzZnd. #39canimals
"The U.K.’s Animal Sentience Committee exemplified the potential success of the U.S. forming a scientific panel and achieving the same progress as the Farm Bill amendment for octopi’s legislative rights".
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palm oil, known for its low cost and high productivity per hectare, presents a complex challenge in terms of finding suitable alternatives for its various applications. read more https://t.co/WYk4bF8bGj #39canimals
Understanding that economic stability was crucial to fostering a sense of stewardship, Tamariska revives traditional skills and supported the production and sale of non-timber products, the program offered local artisans a sustainable source of income. #39canimals
California was the first state in all of America to pass a state-wide ban on pet stores selling animals from puppy mills. This greatly increased the opportunities for shelter dogs to be adopted which decreased overcrowding in shelters. #39canimals