The Castanheira dam project in the Amazon risks environmental and cultural damage, reveals a study led by an Indigenous organization. In short:Indigenous communities face threats from the Castanheira hydroelectric project, potentially altering the Arinos River's course and flooding ancestral lands. The project, still awaiting environmental licensing, has raised concerns over social, environmental, and economic impacts. Key quote:“They are going to flood the Tapayuna people’s history.” — Yaku Suya, Indigenous leader. The reality is often much different, causing irreparable harm to ecosystems and upending Indigenous cultures.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2023 04:15 UTC