Palm oil is in huge demand and plantations are plentiful and the crop generates income for millions of farmers. However, cultivation can take a heavy toll on the environment and local communities. Crops are often grown at the expense of precious rainforest and animal habitats, and the aftermath can be devastating. The Bornean orangutan is now critically endangered due to the excessive deforestation. But there is growing momentum for change, and currently 17 percent is certified as sustainable, … [Read more...] about CNN’s Eco Solutions travels to Malaysia