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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Documentary on soy in Argentina
An interesting
documentary on soy in Argentina. The film makers highlight problem of GM
soy, using large amounts of pesticide. Argentine doctors interviewed
worry that this has resulted in birth defects and childhood
cancer in local populations living near soy fields. Soy growers say
they are using pesticides the government has approved. Violent encounters over land also a concern.View here: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2013/03/201331313434142322.html
Labels:
Argentina,
birth defects,
cancer,
GM,
land conflicts,
pesticide,
soy
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