Brazilian court suspends massive Amazon dam construction
August 15th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) A Brazilian court has ordered to suspend the construction of the world's third largest dam until affected indigenous communities get a hearing in Congress.The ... Read more...
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Strike halts work on mega-dam in Brazil
April 24th, 2012 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 24 (IANS/EFE) A strike Monday effectively halted work on Brazil's giant Belo Monte hydroelectric dam, a controversial project in the heart of Amazonia that has drawn ... Read more...
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Oilsands put into spotlight by Cameron
September 28th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): James Cameron, the acclaimed Hollywood director, would be going to Alberta this week so as to take a tour of the oilsands. Is he just visiting ... Read more...
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Brazil to build 10 hydro power plants in 2010
September 19th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, Sep 19 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian government plans to set up 10 hydroelectric power plants this year with an aim to generate 4,000 MW of electricity, an official said.
The government has ... Read more...
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Film Makers to raise Dam Issue
September 9th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Dams have always been a major topic for controversies. They have satisfied only a minority group. Several environmentalists have stood against the construction of the dams ... Read more...
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James Cameron to make 3D movie on Amazon tribes
September 6th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Filmmaker James Cameron is planning to make a 3D movie highlighting the plight of indigenous people who will be uprooted by the construction of a dam on the ... Read more...
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Brazil signs contract for controversial Amazon dam
August 27th, 2010 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
Brasilia, Aug 27 (IANS/EFE) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed the contract for construction of a massive new hydroelectric dam in Brazil's Amazon region, a project opponents say will displace ... Read more...
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“Green” energy boom destroys tribes: New report
August 9th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug.9 (ANI): To mark the UN Day of Indigenous People, Survival International has released a new report highlighting the devastating impact on tribal people of a massive boom in dam-building for ... Read more...
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Brazil defends controversial dam project
February 5th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Brasilia, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) Brazil has defended its decision to build a hydroelectric power station in northern Para state, saying it is being initiated after taking all necessary environmental precautions.
When completed, ... Read more...
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Brazilian Indians up against Amazon dam
December 8th, 2009 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (EFE) The native Indians living in the Brazilian region of Amazonia have threatened the government against the construction of a hydroelectric dam there and said the move ... Read more...
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