Oil palm plantations threaten water quality, scientists say

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 08:30 in Earth & Climate

Indonesia pays a price for a lucrative crop used in many household products. Palm plantations damage freshwater streams that supply drinking water to millions of people. Found in thousands of products, from peanut butter and packaged bread to shampoo and shaving cream, palm oil is a booming multibillion-dollar industry.

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