The cattleya trianae orchid is in danger of extinction. But using both traditional and modern techniques, experts are fighting to keep this emblematic flower from disappearing.
Paraquat is used without restrictions in Central America, where the herbicide is believed to cause some 400,000 poisonings each year. Each country of the region spends an estimated seven million dollars annually on medical treatment for those affected.
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