Time to Laugh, Drink, Think, and feed the Orangutan

All three orangutan species are considered critically endangered. Human activities have caused severe declines in populations and ranges. Threats to wild orangutan populations include poaching (for bushmeat and retaliation for consuming crops), habitat destruction and deforestation (for palm oil cultivation and logging), and the illegal pet trade. https://orangutan.org2021 Seed And Sapling AppealAs one of Indonesia’s most famous national parks, it would be natural to assume that the protection of Tanjung Puting National Park (TPNP) is assured. Unfortunately, like many national parks in Indonesia’s sprawling archipelago, Tanjung Puting has been the victim of illegal logging, forest conversion, illegal palm oil cultivation, fire, and border disputes with local people, and jurisdictional disputes among government departments. Palm oil is the leading cause of orangutan extinction. It’s in 50% of all household and food products sold in the West. It’s an ingredient in shampoo, toothpaste, detergent, frozen microwave dinners, cookies, peanut butter, lotion, makeup, and much more!Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil made from the fruit of the African oil palm tree, which originates in West Africa. However, it can be grown successfully in any humid tropical climate and has taken a strong foothold in Indonesia.Avocados, Avocado toast, pussyfied city dwellers whose farts make more sense than the words coming out of their mouths. For Mexico's avocado producers, the explosion in their crop's popularity has brought a veritable green gold rush, but it also has a darker side. So rich in nutrients they are widely labeled a "superfruit," consumption of avocados in the US alone has doubled in the last ten years to make for a $2.4 billion market.As a result, everybody from producers down in Mexico, which provides 80% of what is consumed in the States, to your local Whole Foods has been making a killing. The issue: so has Mexican organized crime, literally. Above all in the state of Michoacán, which exports 90% of Mexico's avocados, the bloodshed is no longer "just" about drugs. It is also about avocados.  The Paul Truesdell PodcastSponsored by nobody because paid advertising chokes and corrupts free speech.PENDINGTime to Laugh, Drink, Think, and Feed the Orangutan• Think for yourself.  • Do not think outside the box.  • Instead, begin by rejecting that the box exists.  Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOThe Truesdell CompaniesThe Truesdell Professional Building200 NW 52nd AvenueOcala, Florida 34482212-433-2525Email: [email protected] Website: https://truesdell.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-grant-truesdell/Disclaimer: Due to our extensive holdings, that of our clients and your host, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. By listening, reading, or using this podcast and website in any manner, you understand the information presented is provided for informational purposes only and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.  No Professional Advice – the content of articles and other projects is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nothing said, written, or otherwise communicated in any form on this site or otherwise should be construed as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell a security. Neither Paul Truesdell, Truesdell Consulting, Inc., Fixed Cost Financial, Inc., affiliates, or subsidiaries provide tax, legal, or psychological advice.   The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.