With reservoir levels low, the government has also asked farmers in some provinces not to grow off-season rice.
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Southeast Asia’s most critical river is entering uncharted waters
“Everywhere you look there are indications that this river, which has provided for so many, for so long, is at a breaking point.”
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.