Land clearing begins for destructive Amazon dam
Indians are opposing the construction of the Belo Monte mega-dam, which threatens to seriously harm their lands.
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Peru admits timber certificates faked in secret cable
Wikleaks cables reveal 70-90% of mahogany exports are illegally certified.
Amazon Indians protest in London as judge blocks Brazil dam
Protest held outside the Brazilian state development bank
Success: Peru acts to save uncontacted tribes
Peruvian government says it will work with Brazil to stop illegal logging
Indian leader’s killers convicted of kidnapping and torture
Three men accused of killing the Indian leader Marcos Veron have been acquitted of homicide, but convicted on other grounds
Industry bloggers call for mine to make tribals ‘civilized… good people’
Comments posted from mining company's Internet connection extol virtues of 'development' project
Kenyans demonstrate against Ethiopia’s mega-dam
China urged to end support for controversial Gibe 3 dam
Borneo court: Penan land case can go ahead
Tribe can sue Sarawak government and a timber company for trespass