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1. Agarwood can sell for US$25,000 a kilo. But this ‘black gold’ has a dark side
Agarwood, sometimes called “black gold”, is highly sought-after for its use in traditional medicine, religious ceremonies, incense and perfumery. However, as one of the world’s most expensive natural resources, there is a dark side to the agarwood trade: its high value has created a multibillion-dollar illegal market that fuels the poaching of wild trees, pushing many species towards extinction.
