MEPs believe that it is time the European Union took steps and was no longer complicit in the destruction of tropical rainforests as jungle is removed to be replaced by monoculture palm plantations, particularly in the countries of South-East Asia.
Putting their words into action, MEPs voted by 640 to 18, with 28 abstentions in Strasbourg on Tuesday 4 April to pass a non-legislative resolution calling for a robust action plan to ensure the sustainable use of palm oil in foods, cosmetics and...