Mega-Bridge Project in Bahia, Brazil, Causes Environmental Havoc Before Construction

Construction of a new bridge in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil, is causing significant environmental damage before construction has even begun. Tractors are clearing land, destroying trees and mangroves, and impacting areas considered sacred by local communities. The 12.4km bridge connecting Salvador and Itaparica is a major infrastructure project, but its environmental impact is causing concern among residents. "Nas ruas enlameadas da comunidade do Barro Branco, em Itaparica, tratores derrubam árvores, abrem vias e cavam o solo dos morros para aterrar mangues," said João Pedro Pitombo, a reporter for Folha de S.Paulo, describing the scene. The destruction of sacred sites and mangroves raises ecological and cultural concerns. The project's environmental impact assessment needs to be thoroughly reviewed to mitigate further damage and ensure the project's sustainability.