Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Peace through development: China’s experiment in Myanmar
Recurring conflict and military stalemate in northern Myanmar have prompted China to embark on a bold experiment – one with implications that Nay Pyi Taw might not yet even comprehend.
Long lost ancient city uncovered deep in Cambodian jungle
The LiDAR survey also indicated that an ambitious engineering project to build a sophisticated water management system was left uncompleted.
Two Large Mekong River Dams in Laos to Start Operations by End of Year
The first two of five planned large-scale Lao dams on the Mekong river are set to go online before the end of this year, amid controversy over their impact on the environment and people’s livelihoods.
Cambodian-Lao coal power deal an environmental worry
From the point of view of energy security, health, cost and minimising climate and other environmental risks, renewable energy is already a more attractive option than largescale coal delivering transboundary power.
Interactive map launched of eco-friendly, bulk-supply shops in Thailand
Here’s a list of all the known dedicated refill shops in Thailand right now, along with an interactive map. Plans are to update them as new shops open.
Asia’s new gold: Sand mining threatens life on the Mekong
Sand is the stuff of which Asia’s growing megacities are made. In Cambodia, sand is being dredged from the Mekong River at an alarming rate, with disastrous results for local residents.