Archivo mensual: junio 2011

Researchers in Argentina are leading the way in the fight against glyphosate, based on the country’s horrible experience with the herbicide.  In the 90′s, the Argentine government promoted the production of genetically modified soy.  According to HuffPo, “Several years after the first big harvests residents near where the soy cop grew began reporting health problems, including high rates of birth defects and cancers, as… Continue reading

The Phragmipedium peruvianum  (aka pharagmipedium kovachii by the name of someone who stole it) was first found in 2001 and is considered one of the most important discoveries of the natural history of the last decade.

With 30 cm tall and showy purple flowers, is a distinctive member of the family “Shoe Lady”, so named because its petals in the shape of shoe… Continue reading

Between June and September, is produced in the Amazonia the that is known as the dry months, and in this time, also brings the increased of fires that continually do not stop throughout the year in the sub region. These “unseen” fires have been set deliberately to “clean up” the forest and get new land for farming and cultivation. It is estimated, according to… Continue reading | 1 Comment

Interviewer: Mr. Smith, As the President of one of the largest transnational gold mine operating in the Amazonia, we are interested in knowing your argument, and we ask the universe for the strength to understand, so we can comprehend how your company justify the mining holocaust that is being cause to the green lung of the planet. Having said that, here is my question… Continue reading