The situation in Brazil is incredibly sad and will have far-reaching consequences. This reminds me of the Aswan dam that was built in Sudan, destroying the way of life of countless, indigenous Nubian people. Much history was lost because of the building of this dam… (read more about that here: http://billygambelaafroasiaticanthropology.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/nubian-cultures-in-crisis-the-aswan-dam/)
“Dilma, ‘The new president of Brazil, has given approval to build a huge hydroelectric plant (the third largest in the world).
It is the death sentence for all the people near the river because the dam will flood 400,000 hectares of forest. More than 40,000 Indians will have to find another place to live. The natural habitat destruction, deforestation and the disappearance of many species is a fact. ‘
What moves me in my very bowels , making me ashamed of being part of Western culture, is the reaction of the chief of the Kayapo community when he learned of the decision—his gesture of dignity and helplessness before the advance of capitalist progress, modern predatory civilization that does not respect the differences …
But we know that a picture is worth a thousand words, showing the reality of the true price of our bourgeois “quality of life”. (posted by Gonzalo Cesar, my translation from Spanish)” —source unknown
Link here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/feb/02/brazil-amazon-rainforest-hydroelectric-dam
