Sakeena RazickPush back against plans to expand the palm oil industry may lead to a loss of Rs. 400 million worth of plants. Environmentalists have opposed plans to expand cultivation, primarily due to concerns about the impact on the environment. Globally, oil palms are believed to be one of the key reasons for deforestation. But, is there more to it than meets the eye (in the local context)?
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