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Activists Halt Monsanto Seed Plant Construction in Argentina

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Natural Society, By: Elizabeth Renter, 01/23/2014

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The seed-giant and GMO evil genius Monsanto is promising to appeal a recent decision by a labor appeals court in Argentina to stop construction of a seed-manufacturing plant there. Activists filed the initial complaint to put the brakes on the factory, citing health and environmental concerns associated with genetically-modified crops and their production. But Monsanto is fighting back.

 

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Argentine Capital Suffers Blackouts in Heat Wave

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By: Wunderground.com, 12/18/2013

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's power grid can't handle the heat. Power outages are plaguing Buenos Aires as temperatures soar above 95 degrees (35 Celsius) and everyone tries to turn on their air conditioners at once. Thousands in the capital and its suburbs are without power or water, since many buildings depend on pumps for water pressure. Complaints are spreading over social networks and neighbors are joining street protests.

 

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Very strong M 7.2 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands region

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Thewatchers.adorraeli.com, By: Adonai, 07/15/2013

A very strong earthquake with recorded magnitude of 7.2 (USGS and EMSC preliminary reports) struck south of South Sandwich Islands on July 15, 2013 at 14:03 UTC. Both USGS and EMSC measured depth at 30 km. Epicenter was located at sea, 185km (115mi) SSE of Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands and 2587km (1607mi) ESE of Ushuaia, Argentina at coordinates 60.600°S 25.400°W.

 

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Thousands ordered to evacuate in Chile, Argentina over increased volcano activity

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Actividad del volcán Copahue

 

 

Associated Press-May 28,2013

 

SANTIAGO, Chile –  Chilean and Argentine officials issued a red alert Monday for the increasingly active Copahue volcano bordering the two countries and ordered the evacuation of about 3,000 people.

Chilean Interior and Security Minister Andres Chadwick said the increased activity could lead to an eruption and officials would soon begin evacuating 2,240 people, or 460 families, within a 15.5-mile radius.

"This evacuation is obligatory; it's not voluntary," Chadwick told reporters.

Chile's Emergency Office said the evacuation could last about 48 hours, but could be delayed because of heavy rains.

 

 

Flooding Rainfall in Buenos Aires results in at least 54 deaths

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Wunderground.com- 4/3/13, Christopher Burt

 


Torrential rainfall associated with heavy thunderstorms resulted in flash floods that have killed at least 54 in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. Press reports claim that up to 400 mm (16”) of rain deluged the town of La Plata in the space of just two to three hours early on Wednesday morning (April 3rd).

 

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