Agribusiness & Deforestation

Agribusiness—in which huge areas of forest are burned or cleared to make space for crops and livestock—is the number one driver of deforestation worldwide. A tree stump is visible in an area which has recently been deforested to expand the Duta Palma palm oil plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia. As we rely on industrial agricultural commodities … Continue reading Agribusiness & Deforestation