Scientists have discovered an interesting and terrifying link between peanut butter and a possible new pandemic. The mass cultivation of nuts can start dangerous processes in the world.
Scientists have noticed that the mass cultivation of nuts may make humanity more susceptible to zoonotic diseases, that is, infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. This is because the mass destruction of forests forces animals to find a new habitat closer to humans, and because of the proximity, diseases spread more easily.
One of the main causes of deforestation is the popularity of palm oil, which is found in palm trees. This oil is used to make many products, including cosmetics, cleaning products, and yes, peanut butter.
In fact, palm oil is found in about half of all household products.
The problem is that planting the same plant over a large area reduces biodiversity, but it is not sustainable, despite the fact that they want to use it to curb the negative effects of deforestation.
Cover image: Palm oil or palm fat is vegetable fat pressed from the fleshy fruit skin of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plant.
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