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Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Nature wins in virus crisis
It is good to hear from Natural Resources and Environment Minister that his ministry is considering closing the country’s 157 national parks for three months each year to allow the ecology and environment to improve.
Water Shortage Is Being Felt in Several Parts of the Country
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology warned that the country might soon experience an intense heat wave, which could bring temperature to 41 Celsius in the northwestern parts of the country.
Phi Phi’s World Famous Maya Bay won’t reopen until fully rehabilitated
“On the land, many plants, even Morning Glory never seen on Maya Bay before, are growing well. But under the sea, corals are still in a dangerous condition. Many coral species grow at a rate of only 3-5 centimetres in a year, while some species grow only 1-2 centimetres.”
Extreme flood risk: New report outlines potentially disastrous scenario for Ho Chi Minh City
The risk of extreme future flooding events in major Vietnamese metropolis Ho Chi Minh City could increase by up to 10 times by 2050, resulting in immense economic and infrastructural damage, according to a new study by an international consulting firm.
Why Vietnam embraces multilateralism at this uncertain time
Also on environmental themes, the water security of the Mekong is a multinational issue. This demands an integrated and collaborative approach to resolve challenges.
Five Miners Killed in Blast at Chinese Coal Mine in Laos
Five miners were killed and another left seriously injured in an explosion May 10 at a Chinese coal mine in the Ta Oy district of Saravane province in southern Laos.
Wild Elephant Poached in Myanmar’s Largest National Park
This is the first time an elephant has been poached in the area in two decades, according to U Tun Tun Win. He said it is the first time he has seen a poached elephant.
Lao Villagers Sickened by Chemical Run-off From Chinese Banana Farms
Chemical waste from Chinese-owned banana farms is polluting a river in Bokeo province in northern Laos, leaving local villagers who bathe in the stream with severe rashes and other skin disorders.
Naga tribes of Myanmar face loss of land and forest under new law
Tribal members say the changes to the law contradict the spirit of the peace process, which is to allow ethnic minorities greater autonomy than under the previous military dictatorship.