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Forest loss from rubber ‘greatly exceeds’ estimates

New study adds to concerns about sustainability of agricultural commodities in Southeast Asia

A local farmer prepares to tap a rubber tree in Phuket. (Photo: Achadtaya Chuenniran)

SINGAPORE – Forest loss driven by rubber production in Southeast Asia could be two to three times higher than estimated, highlighting the challenges facing importers under pressure to find sustainable supplies, according to a new research…

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