Saturday, April 17, 2010

Avatar director lauds ruling on Brazilian dam

Director James Cameron and actress Sigourney Weaver march in Brasilia during a protest against a proposed dam in the Amazon. Photo: AP


...He said more time was needed to examine claims from Brazil's attorney general that there are not sufficient environmental protections in place at the site.
The decision can be appealed by the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who strongly supports construction of the Belo Monte dam, arguing it will help Brazil meet its ever-growing energy needs.
"It's a small victory for us, but I don't expect the battle is over," Cameron told The Associated Press by telephone from the small Amazon city of Altamira, where he was lending support to project opponents....