Recently Brazilian president Dilma has approved the construction of a hydroelectric plant, thus destroying 400,000 hectares of forest. This of course has terrible consequences and really provides a huge impact on the indigenous people of the Xingu River and on the ecosystem of many many species. Tens of thousands of letters and emails made to President Dilma were ignored and also 600,000 signatures were quietly ignored and tossed out the window. It's horrible to see such a heavy burden be placed upon nearly 40,000 local populations that rely on the ecosystem and ways of nature. They are being eradicated for power and economic possibility. We have to take care of our planet and it's a shame to realize that mere politicians have control over such a strenuous order without the word of the people.
I feel terrible for this man as he sits and weeps over the destruction of his life and people. The basis of their whole existence is being thrown into the pit of despair as the construction plan is enacted.
Chief Raoni, this man crying, signifies how thousands upon thousands feel in Brazil. Please look at this man and help the cause.
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