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New study suggests that mercury contamination is widespread among residents of the Amazon

By Julia Dolce 17 de March de 202231 de March de 2022

Although living 186 miles away from the area along the Tapajós River where illegal mining is concentrated, Santarém’s inhabitants are at high risk of mercury poisoning.

Proposed Amazon dam attracts illegal loggers, threatens local farmers

By Annika McGinnis 8 de June de 201614 de September de 2020

Plans for the São Luiz do Tapajós dam in Pará, Brazil, have led to increased illegal squatting and illicit timber harvesting. Homestead farmers fear for their future.

Audience warns about risks of dams on Tapajós river, Brazil

By Giovanny Vera 3 de February de 201614 de September de 2020

The Public Prosecution held a public meeting in Santarém, Pará state, Brazil, to discuss impacts of São Luiz do Tapajós hydroelectric construction and irregularities of the environmental impact study.

New fish species is found in Tapajós National Forest, Brazil

By Giovanny Vera 13 de November de 201514 de September de 2020

Called Bryconops Munduruku, the species name refers to the Munduruku indigenous ethnic group, who settled on the right bank of the Tapajos river and gave rise to the city of Aveiro.

TelmaMonteiro: The scandal of licensing of hydroelectrics in the Tapajós river

By Giovanny Vera 24 de April de 201414 de September de 2020

An analysis of backstage process of the licensing of hydroelectric dams planned in the Tapajos river. Part 2

Amazonian Dams Protested on International Human Rights Day

By Mark Smith 13 de December de 201314 de September de 2020

A series of demonstrations took place in Brasília against Belo Monte and other dams.

Indigenous group: Brazil using military to force Amazon dams

By Giovanny Vera 8 de April de 201314 de September de 2020

An Amazonian community has threatened to “go to war” with the Brazilian government after what they say is a military incursion into their land by dam builders.

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New study suggests that mercury contamination is widespread among residents of the Amazon

17 de March de 2022

TelmaMonteiro: The scandal of licensing of hydroelectrics in the Tapajós river

24 de April de 2014

New fish species is found in Tapajós National Forest, Brazil

13 de November de 2015

Proposed Amazon dam attracts illegal loggers, threatens local farmers

8 de June de 2016

Audience warns about risks of dams on Tapajós river, Brazil

3 de February de 2016

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