Marina Silva's Resignation to Brazil Environmental Ministry: Causes Start Emerging
                   
treehugger.com: Photo: Former Brazilian Environmental Minister Marina Silva talks about his resignation in a press conference. treehugger.com
treehugger.com     May 19, 2008            

Former Brazilian Environmental Minister Marina Silva has finally pointed the finger at someone as one of the causes of her resignation last Tuesday: Blairo Maggi, one of the world's biggest soy producers and governor of the Mato Grosso State. According to Pagina 12 newspaper, Silva said Maggi has... [read full story]                

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redorbit.com     Jul 16, 2008   5 related          

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reuters.com     Jul 8, 2008   1 related          

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In Brazil, Monsanto and Syngenta Lead Farm Model that Destroys Indians and Environment

brazzilmag.com     Jul 6, 2008   1 related          

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Brazil environment minister fines cane mills

reuters.com     Jul 1, 2008   6 related          

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