2 stories tagged #Deforestation

  1. Palm Oil's Secret Identity: Hiding in Over 200 Ingredient Names
    health

    Palm Oil's Secret Identity: Hiding in Over 200 Ingredient Names

    Palm oil is disguised in half of all packaged goods under 200 different chemical names, making it nearly impossible for consumers to avoid.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Mezcal Boom's Environmental Toll: Oaxaca's Forests Vanish for Agave
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    Mezcal Boom's Environmental Toll: Oaxaca's Forests Vanish for Agave

    The surging global popularity of mezcal is decimating forests in Oaxaca, Mexico, raising critical environmental concerns despite economic benefits for local communities.

    3mo ago 2 min read