Calling it a “real-live Avatar” battle in the Amazon, Director James Cameron hailed the decision from a Brazilian judge on Thursday to temporarily halt bidding on a massive hydroelectric dam project, Associated Press reported.
The judge suspended the bidding auction, which was planned for April 20, saying that more time was needed to examine allegations that the impact on those living near the dam site was not evaluated and that insufficient measures have been taken to protect the environment.
“It’s a small victory for us, but I don’t expect the battle is over,” Cameron told AP. Earlier this week, Cameron visited different native villages near the planned dam site.
The Brazilian government says they are building the dam to provide clean energy. Environmental groups have said the dam will be devastating for the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the area that is slated to be flooded.
The judge suspended the bidding auction, which was planned for April 20, saying that more time was needed to examine allegations that the impact on those living near the dam site was not evaluated and that insufficient measures have been taken to protect the environment.
“It’s a small victory for us, but I don’t expect the battle is over,” Cameron told AP. Earlier this week, Cameron visited different native villages near the planned dam site.
The Brazilian government says they are building the dam to provide clean energy. Environmental groups have said the dam will be devastating for the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the area that is slated to be flooded.
