Myanmar produces approximately 3,000 megawatts of hydropower at any one time. With the addition of solar, Myanmar can become one of the greenest countries in Southeast Asia.
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Belt and Road forum marks subtle shift in China-Myanmar ties
China acknowledged criticism of its Belt and Road Initiative at last month’s forum in Beijing, at which the Myitsone dam was off the agenda (at least publicly) at talks with Myanmar.
Sand mining ‘mafias’ destroying environment, livelihoods – UN
Communities in the Asian deltas are the biggest losers, with the combined effect of sand mining, hydropower dams and groundwater extraction causing large areas of land to sink and shrink.
Thailand adopts carbon tax for motorcycles
The cabinet hopes the tax will help reduce the number of vehicles on the road and therefore also reduce fine-particulate pollution over the long-term.
China, Japan to join Thailand’s EEC smart city plan
The smart city initiative is likely to be the second development project involving collaboration with China and Japan, following the high-speed rail network.
No Dam: Images of devastation and determination
After eight years of suspended construction the victims of China’s massive Myitsone Dam in Myanmar are still fighting for justice.
Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin Population Decreases Further
The discovery of the body of a young female Irrawaddy dolphin found in Thabeikyin Township, Mandalay Region on Saturday has further reduced the population of the increasingly rare dolphin breed from 72 to 71.