“Everywhere you look there are indications that this river, which has provided for so many, for so long, is at a breaking point.”
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Banks need to take Belt and Road environmental risks seriously
At the Myitsone dam in Myanmar, Chinese investors faced the worst-case scenario, locking in funds indefinitely after the dam was suspended on environmental grounds.
Permanent market planned for city’s organic farmers
It is also envisaged that the market will encourage farmers to sell their produce on a wholesale basis, and it will become a centre for farmers’ groups.
Waste plastic imports into Thailand ‘to be banned’
However, the minister admitted it will be an uphill task since the drastic measure requires amending the law.
NASA Satellites show Mekong Changes From Brown To Green
Very problematic for people who rely on the Mekong because the high algae concentration has been clogging fishing nets and making it difficult to fish.
Myanmar Shows Why Fixing The Plastic Crisis Is So Darn Complicated
Solving the pollution problem requires much more than just banning single-use plastics.