We return from Itaituba to Santarem by a quicker option, without holes or dust, unlike the combination Transamazonian/BR163.
Tag: dams
Hydroelectrics of Tapajos: in map, numbers and graphs
((o))eco have reported the repercussions of five hydroelectric power plants to be built. See data from Itaituba, the base city for construction of the plants. Itaituba em números | Infographics
Guiding thread: summary of the conversations in Itaituba
After a series of interviews, the most frequent complaint is about the federal government’s intransigence undertaking works which affect everyone.
Natives demand suspension of studies for a new dam in the Amazon
They demand the stoppage of environmental impact studies for new dam in the Tapajós basin, in the Amazon region.
The whim of the river can lead to the caprice of man
The rapids of São Luiz do Tapajós, considered as rare beauty, may submerge by virtue of a dam of the same name.
Urucureá: tourism has become a source of income for riparians
This village reached only by boat, from Alter do Chão, welcomes tourists to sell their crafts and show their scenic beauty.
National Force will be in Belo Monte for another 6 months
Minister of Justice extends the dwell time of Force, which is there since March curbing protests against the construction of the 2nd largest plant in the country.
Alter do Chão: local people fear indirect impacts
According to local activists, studies of the hydroelectric plants of Tapajós complex will not take into account what will happen down river.
Arrival to Santarém and the spirit of this blog
((o)) eco team is in the Tapajós region, stage of indigenous resistance against the construction of at least 5 dams in the area.
Mato Grosso, hydroelectric and blindness scheduled
Secretariat of Environment ignores complaints of problems in environmental impact assessment and hydroelectric project progresses in Sangue river.