China's love of durian 'next big threat' to Malaysian rainforest

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KUALA LUMPUR — Soaring Chinese demand for durian is turning into the next big threat to Malaysia's depleted rainforest, a conservation expert said on Thursday (Sept 13), urging regulation.

 

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Fine. You said the fire in Amazon jungle caused by China's huge demand of soybean, now you said Chinese people threats the rainforest in Malaysia now for the sake of soaring demand for durian. Oh, come on! Let's check that which area discharge the highest per-carbondioxide

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