Brazil relaxes Belo Monte water rule amid El Niño-fueled Amazon drought risk

Brazilian authorities have eased environmental regulations for the Belo Monte hydropower plant due to the anticipated impacts of El Niño, which is expected to exacerbate drought conditions in the Amazon. This decision raises concerns about potential negative effects on local ecosystems and water availability.

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