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Do you know about the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil?

I came across this picture today, it brought me to tears.


"The Chief of the Kayapo tribe heard the worst news of his entire life:

Mrs. Dilma, the president of Brazil, has given her approval for the construction of an enormous hydroelectric central (the worlds third largest one).

This means the death sentence for ALL the tribes living at the shores of the river because the barrage will flood more or less 988,421 acres of the forest. More than 40 000 natives will have to find other living surroundings where they will be able to survive. The destruction of the natural habitat, the deforestation and the disappearance of several species of plants and animals will be a fait accompli."

This dam is being constructed without regard to the people who live here and the environment. It faces opposition from around the world, but construction continues anyway. If you'd like to find out more, donate money, or sign a petition click here



We can't just sit here in our warm houses, driving our SUVs pretending that the rest of the world lives this way. People have too little because we're taking too much. Go out and do something about it!