The new report Hazy Perceptions analyzed more than half a million social media posts from across the region and “…finds that public perceptions about air pollution do not match the evidence.”
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Compostable Mekong Delta Grass Straws a Zero-Waste Straw Option
A Vietnam-based company makes two kinds of straws out of sedge grass, which grows wild along the Mekong Delta, as the grass has a hollow stem so it is naturally straw shaped.
Myanmar’s farmers fighting a losing battle
Law criminalises millions of farmers who have traditionally worked on the land but do not have permits – and allows for more land seizures by the government, military and private companies.
World Bank reaffirms support for Lao green growth initiative
Vision laid out will be key to ensuring that economic growth is more broad-based and does not come at the expense of the Lao PDR’s natural resources.
Promoting rooftop solar energy in Vietnam
Southern Vietnam facing power shortages up to 3.7 billion kWh in 2021, 10 billion kWh in 2022 and approximately 12 billion kWh in 2023.
Minister Defends 45,000ha Chinese Development
Minister dismisses concerns that the massive airport and seaport project in Koh Kong province will be used for Chinese military purposes.