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21. Argentina’s city of death: Toxic weedkiller causing cancer, miscarriages ...: (2016); ... claimed that it might provoke various kinds of abnormalities and abortions. This is exactly what is happening now in Monte Maíz and other cities where the substance is sprayed," Vicente said. — Argentina’ ...; Created on 06 August 2016
22. Argentina: Growing conflict between farmers and Monsanto over GMO Intacta soybeans ...: (2016); ... InfoCampo. Two recent cases have stirred the controversy: one is Marcos Rodrigue, the mayor of Inriville in Córdoba, and the other is the Aapresid (Argentina No-Till Producers’ Association) producer, ...; Created on 20 June 2016
23. Horrific deformities linked with pesticides sprayed on GM soy in Argentina ...: (2016); ... in human babies born to families near pesticide-sprayed fields of GMO soy in Argentina. EXCERPT: Around 12 million Argentines live in regions where soya beans are cultivated, surrounded by the fields ...; Created on 25 May 2016
24. Monsanto suspends new soybean technologies in Argentina ...: (2016); Dispute blew up after Monsanto asked Argentine exporters to inspect soybean shipments to ensure farmers are paying royalties for using the company's products EXCERPT: Argentina last month issued a decre ...; Created on 18 May 2016
25. Monsanto may pull its GMO soybean seeds from Argentina ...: (2016); Company faces difficulties collecting seed royalties and a decline in the country's currency First Monsanto threatens to pull out of India; now it’s Argentina. If Monsanto were to withdraw some o ...; Created on 11 May 2016
26. Argentina says grain checks need govt approval amid Monsanto dispute ...: (2016); ... reports from Argentina that Monsanto’s "grain police" have long been inspecting farmers’ grain loads delivered to silos and doing spot tests for the company’s patented GMO genes. We're told that if t ...; Created on 15 April 2016
27. Monsanto blockade in Malvinas, Argentina enters third year ...: (2016); Protesters have successfully blocked a seed-processing plant in Malvinas, Argentina for over two years. Despite strong national and international support, the fight continues. Report by Ciara Low "Cordobese ...; Created on 26 January 2016
28. Argentina protests Monsanto toxicity and GMO plant ...: (2016); ... like “Monsanto, get out!” — Argentina protests Monsanto toxicity and GMO plant Telesur, 9 Jan 2016 http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Argentina-Protests-Monsanto-Toxicity-and-GMO-Plant-20160109-0009.html ...; Created on 12 January 2016
29. Argentina: Public health crisis from pesticide spraying on GM crops worsens ...: (2015); In the last 25 years the consumption of pesticides increased by 983%, while the cultivated area increased by only 50% The GM crops that are causing the public health crisis in Argentina (see below) ...; Created on 30 November 2015
30. Argentina: Federal judge accepts environmental lawsuit against GMOs ...: (2015); Class action lawsuit attacks GMOs for environmental damage and health impacts A federal judge in Argentina has ruled that an unprecedented class action lawsuit, demanding a ban on the release of GMOs ...; Created on 21 June 2015
31. Argentina: Chemical warfare on towns ...: (2015); ... same soy that is imported into Europe for animal feed and biofuels. TAKE ACTION – tell supermarkets you don’t want to buy products from animals fed toxic soy: http://fweuro.pe/DitchGMFeed — Argentina: ...; Created on 14 May 2015
32. Argentina plans ban on Monsanto soybean royalties ...: (2015); Argentina plans to bar grain handlers from collecting royalties after the harvest on behalf of seed developers such as Monsanto EXCERPT: Argentina already has a decree prepared and will implement it ...; Created on 29 April 2015
33. Argentina: Cancer increased fivefold in town near GM soy and maize fields – study ...: (2015); Paediatrician who led the study calls for shift away from GM to organic production; says Argentina must learn from French and Dutch farming experts. Claire Robinson reports The final report of an epidemiological ...; Created on 20 April 2015
34. Argentina: 30,000 doctors and health professionals demand ban on glyphosate ...: (2015); ... carcinogen, Argentina’s union of doctors and health professionals, FESPROSA, has issued a statement throwing the support of its 30,000 members behind the decision: “The organisation [IARC] has just released ...; Created on 16 April 2015
35. Proposed bill in Argentina would restrict spraying of glyphosate ...: (2015); Aerial spraying and ground spraying close to houses targeted In Cordoba province, Argentina, a proposed bill would implement stricter requirements on spraying of glyphosate and other pesticides. The ...; Created on 11 April 2015
36. Children in GM soy-growing area of Argentina have genetic damage ...: (2015); Damage to DNA is 44% higher than in unexposed children. Claire Robinson reports Children exposed to pesticides sprayed in a GM soy-producing region of Argentina have genetic damage, a team of researchers ...; Created on 23 March 2015
37. Argentina’s GM soybeans are making locals sick ...: (2015); Mothers fear for their children’s health The title of this excellent article, “Argentina’s soybeans help feed the world but might be making locals sick”, needs qualifying – Argentina’s GM soybeans don’t ...; Created on 25 February 2015
38. Monsanto seeking to curb weed-killer "misuse" in Argentina ...: (2014); ... e the government won't feel it has to act. Monsanto seeking to curb weed-killer misuse in Argentina By Charlie Devereux and Pablo Gonzalez Bloomberg, Oct 17 2014 http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-17/monsanto-seeking-to-curb-weed-killer-misuse-in-argenti ...; Created on 29 October 2014
39. Herbicide resistance in Argentina adds to farmers' woes ...: (2014); Herbicide-resistant weeds are lowering yields and impacting farmer incomes, making maize no longer profitable The increase in herbicide-resistant weeds has been significant in Argentina, causing ...; Created on 18 September 2014
40. Study finds Argentina’s soy boom model socially and ecologically unsustainable ...: (2014); ... in the print version of the journal. 1. Re: Study finds Argentina’s soy boom model socially and ecologically unsustainable – Third World Network 2. Modifying Argentina: GM soy and socio-environmenta ...; Created on 30 August 2014

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