Brazil's Controversial Amazon Dam Project

Critics warn $11 billion hydroelectric dam project could cause environmental damage while supporters point to economic and infrastructure benefits.

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June 11, 2007, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"...a proposal to build an $11 billion hydroelectric project here on a river...has set off a new controversy [that questions] Brazil's vision of its future at a moment when it is simultaneously facing energy and environmental pressures and casting envious glances at faster-growing developing countries, like India and China."

"..the dispute now raging...appears to have more to do with politics and economics than science and nature."

"Proponents talk of the thousands of jobs to be created if the dams are built and predict power blackouts if they are not. Opponents warn of damage to the rain forest and say cheaper, more efficient alternatives are available."

FULL STORY: Both Sides Say Project Is Pivotal Issue for Brazil

Monday, June 11, 2007 in The New York Times

Environment Government / Politics Infrastructure Central and South America

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