1.28.2003

The Fruits of War

Florida and the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo produce about 90% of the world's orange juice. As relations have soured over a potential free-trade agreement, Florida wants to keep a closer eye on its powerful rival. So Florida's Department of Citrus is considering aiming a satellite at Sao Paulo's massive groves--one of the same satellites that has photographed nuclear facilities in Iraq. (Link requires subscription.)

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