The document discusses the negative impacts of palm oil production and use. It notes that palm oil plantations are destroying tropical rainforests in Malaysia and Indonesia, eliminating habitats and driving species like orangutans to endangerment. The widespread use of palm oil in many food and consumer products also poses health risks due to its high saturated fat content, which can clog arteries and is linked to heart attacks, diabetes and inflammation. Palm oil is cheaper than other oils, resulting in its common use.