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BBC: Brazil court reverses Amazon Monte Belo dam suspension
Chief Raoni of the Kaiapo tribe has been a vocal opponent of the project A court in Brazil has approved a controversial hydro-electric project in the Amazon rainforest, overturning an earlier ruling.
Last week a judge blocked construction of the Belo Monte dam, saying it did not meet environmental standards.
But a higher court on Thursday said there was no need for all conditions to be met in order for work to begin.
Critics say the......
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Brazil court gives dam go-ahead
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on March 3rd, 2011
Posted in Water Conservation