Habitat Destruction

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noun a type of vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree

  • The production of palm oil has been a major driver of deforestation in many tropical regions.
  • I heard that palm oil is used in a lot of everyday products like shampoo and cookies.
  • I can't believe how many snacks have palm oil in them, it's everywhere!
  • The spread of palm oil plantations is like a wildfire, consuming vast areas of land.