Experts say approach, in which villagers come together to hunt the pests, could have applications far beyond rat-catching.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Rebuilt dam near site of devastating collapse releases water, scaring residents
The company responsible for Laos’ worst ever dam collapse more than three years ago announced last week that its rebuilt dam would begin releasing water, scaring downstream residents, including survivors of the disaster.
China wants bananas. Cambodia’s banana workers, exporting mainly to China, are getting sick, blaming the chemicals they use. But no one is listening
Cambodian banana exports to China have surged in recent years, but reports abound of exploitation and endangerment across Cambodia’s banana farms
