Scientists Weigh Downside of Palm Oil

April 1st, 2007 in Other Sciences / Other

(AP) -- Only a few years ago, oil from palm trees was viewed as an ideal biofuel: a cheap, renewable alternative to petroleum that would fight global warming. Energy companies began converting generators and production soared.

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