Damming the Xingu
PolicyMonday, October 12, 2026Mongabay

Damming the Xingu

The Belo Monte hydroelectric plant in the Brazilian Amazon is under scrutiny as it approaches a critical milestone for its environmental license renewal, highlighting significant concerns over its ecological impact and the need for policy revisions to address these issues. Activists are advocating for a thorough re-evaluation of the plant's environmental practices.

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