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How an Ingredient Found in Everything from Chocolate to Chips Is Causing Massive Environmental Destruction

Sarah Newman, AlterNet. May 28, 2010.

The production of palm oil, the common ingredient in an astounding number of products, is causing deforestation, global warming emissions and a loss of biodiversity.

New York City Is One of the Biggest Destroyers of the Amazon Rainforest

Robert Jereski, AlterNet. October 15, 2007.

New York City's parks department is America's biggest destroyer of Amazonian rain forest, and Mayor Bloomberg isn't doing much to stop it.

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