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Environmental Report Alledges Malaysian Palm Oil “Greenwash”
The Malaysian palm oil industry is relying on marketing tactics that mislead the public about its environmental performance rather than taking effective steps to become “greener” alleges a new report from the environmental group Friends of the Earth (FOE).
“Malaysian Palm Oil: Green Gold or Green Wash?” alledges that the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), an industry body, is putting considerable effort into advertising Malaysian palm oil as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels and other oilseeds, while glossing over the negative impacts of the crop, including greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, pollution, and social injustices. The report calls upon the Malaysian government — in particular the Sarawak state government — to address false claims by the industry and implement policies that “honor the rights and wishes of Sarawak’s indigenous peoples and the need for a better protection of the environment.”
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