Stories about Portugal from May, 2016
A New Dam in Portugal Is About to Destroy Parts of a World Heritage Wine Region
Opponents warn the dam will cause an ecological disaster, destroying rare ecosystems and farmlands important to the wine industry.
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Opponents warn the dam will cause an ecological disaster, destroying rare ecosystems and farmlands important to the wine industry.
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