U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Do Not Further Open American Markets to Criminal, Brutal Palm Oil Warlords

The Issue

Orangutans, indigenous peoples, and one of the world's great ecosystems are being driven to extinction in the near future by the criminal, exceptionally brutal practices of the Indonesian palm oil industry.

Reuters, Oct. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will visit Indonesia next week in what may prove a crucial step...to open up a potentially huge market for the world's top palm oil producer.

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The Issue

Orangutans, indigenous peoples, and one of the world's great ecosystems are being driven to extinction in the near future by the criminal, exceptionally brutal practices of the Indonesian palm oil industry.

Reuters, Oct. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will visit Indonesia next week in what may prove a crucial step...to open up a potentially huge market for the world's top palm oil producer.

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Maria AmparoPetition StarterThe BeastSaver Mission: A safe, healthy, natural life for every beast of the Earth. We provide actionable information and community activities to help animal advocates do something every day, no matter how small, to help save every beast of the Earth.
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The Decision Makers

Paul Argyropoulos
Paul Argyropoulos
Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Petition created on October 19, 2012