We return from Itaituba to Santarem by a quicker option, without holes or dust, unlike the combination Transamazonian/BR163.
Tag: Tapajós
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
Jacareacanga: we received a ‘no’ from mundurukus
The journey from Itaituba yields two remarkable encounters with indigenous one of them with the Association Pusuru and another with Councilman Elinaldo Crixi.
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.
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.
Laurimar Leal and Tapajós ceramics in the museum João Fonas
Collection of pieces of Tapajós people is semi-abandoned and survives thanks to the dedication of a man who loves the history of their region.
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.
“Can not build at all cost”, say Tolmasquim
The great challenge of the dams in the basin of the Tapajós is “build preserving as much as possible.”