Finally the illusion of human progress is ended. The current state certainly western culture gives the lie to the dreams of infinite improvement and betterment. Steve Latham For the last few centuries, western societies have warmed themselves with the hope that things are getting better. With the […]
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Agrochemicals: medicine for plants, poison for humans
In areas close to farms that use herbicides, cancer cases are 30% higher than in the rest of the country. Miscarriages, rare diseases and physical defects are on the increase in regions where the use of spray planes is widespread. Ramón Alabau Andrea is 14-years-old but her adolescence is unlike […]
Genetically modified seeds invade Paraguayan farms
Land rights are widely recognised as being a problem in this country, not only historically, but currently as one of the worst and most unjust issues being faced in the landlocked nation. – – Javier Rodríguez – Inequality in the distribution of land is a reality in Paraguay. This has […]
The official investigation is not enough
In the next few weeks the organization Reinvestigate 9/11 will launch a weekly programme containing information about September 11th. _ Reinvestigate 9/11 was created with the aim of representing the large group of citizens not satisfied with the US government’s official explanation of the events of September 11th published in […]
Is the end of AIDS close?
Until a few years ago, the end of this epidemic seemed unlikely However, scientific developments, political support and community response have started to show hope.– – Vivian Collazo Montano – According to the most recent report by UNAIDS, new infections in 2011 dropped, and more people than ever are able […]