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Globalization’s fault? Vandana Shiva thinks so

Posted on September 16, 2010 by dissonance

Vandana Shiva: Farmer Suicides in India Linked to Debt, Globalization Indian government officials estimate that 200,000 farmers have committed suicide in the last 13 years. “The combination is unpayable debt, and it’s the day the farmer is going to lose … Continue reading →

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a little about Bananas….

Posted on August 8, 2010 by dissonance

The 1890s marked the beginning of a new era – advents in technology made the vast distances between international ports seem much smaller.  Ships could cross oceans faster and railroads made moving large loads more efficient.  The United Fruit Company … Continue reading →

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