The Kingdom is also home to various critically endangered bird species such as the giant ibis, White-shouldered ibis, red-headed vulture, white-rumped vulture, slender-billed vulture, Bengal florican and so on.
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Dams and Climate Change Kill the Mekong
Excessive reliance on hydropower along with development and groundwater extraction destroys the Lower Mekong River delta, threatening livelihoods of millions
Hanoi Police Disrupt Concert With Environmental Theme
The concert, titled “Awake” was to be performed by pianist Pho An My. Scores of people were “roughed up” and paintings about the environment were forbidden from display in the concert hall.
Myanmar Protesters Block Shan State Minister During Dam Visit
Tthe Shan State minister for electricity and industry, and other members of the Shan government visited Tar Lon villagers. But protesters prevented them from reaching the village, which will be flooded by the dam.
Despite Efforts to Stamp Out Corruption, Laos Remains Corrupt
“That’s why our government is getting poorer and poorer and our government workers getting wealthier and wealthier. That’s wrong; that’s illegal. Our country is going to go bankrupt soon,”