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Lula Contemplates his Navel

Wed, 06/24/2009 - 4:25am

 

Lula Points to his Navel (Archive)

Lula Points to his Navel (Archive)

As Obama has said, "Lula's the man." So, all ears tuned in on Lula the other day in Londrina, Paraná when he spoke of his role in achieving the licensing of the Madeira River dams. What follows is a direct transcript of Lula's words of wisdom, with the help of a translator to more clearly elucidate his technical arguments:

Introduction and Article "The Madeira Hydroelectric and Hidrovia project – Cornerstone of IIRSA"

by Glenn Switkes

 

Article on the history of the Madeira River complex, and the Brazilian government´s efforts to gain approval for the project, no matter what the cost.

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Muddy Waters: Impacts of Damming the Amazon's Principal Tributary

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by Glenn Switkes

Muddy Waters: Impacts of Damming the Amazon's Principal Tributary examines the Madeira River Hydroelectric and Waterway Complex in the Brazilian Amazon. With articles on the history of the project, hydrology and sedimentation, fish and fisheries, mercury, and socio-economic issues, the 240-pp.

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"Muddy Waters" Executive Summary

Organized by Glenn Switkes, Edited by Patricia Bonilha

Muddy Waters: Impacts of Damming the Amazon's Principal Tributary

Preface

The articles in this book are intended to serve as a tool for those who seek to better understand the Madeira River hydroelectric and industrial waterway complex (hidrovia), its history, and its implications for the Amazon region.

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