may 1st good news

below is a picture contrasting virign rainforest to a palmoil plantation encroaching on it...


greenpeace got dove to halt palm oil productions in indonesia's rainforest after only a week-long campaign. the story is here. now granted, they are a large organization, with a decent budget, but it's good to know that a little pressure can go a long way. the problem of palm oil production isn't completely solved, but the orangutans can sleep a litle easier tonight.