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A waterway of life is turning deadly

by Admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Bangkok Post | By Wassayos Ngamkham The Kok River, once a lifeline for communities across northern Thailand, is facing an environmental catastrophe. Read Full Story

Satellite images expose rare earth mining expansion in northern UWSA area of Mong Bawk

by Admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update In 2015, there were only three rare earth mines in the Mong Bawk area. By February 2025, satellite imagery showed 26 rare earth mines scattered across the hills south of the town Read Full Story

Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned On Myanmar Mines

by Admin | Jun 18, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: BARRON’S | By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee and Sally Jensen “We already know where the contamination is coming from,” said fisherman Sawat. “They should go fix it at the source.” Read Full Story

Concerns rise over Kok River check dam’s ability to reduce toxic substances

by Admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | Thai PBS World So long as the mines in Shan state continue to discharge toxic waste into the river, Dr. Sitang Pilaila said that there is only a slim chance that the contamination of the Kok River can be resolved. Read Full...

China Responds to Pollution Allegations from Chinese-Operated Mines in Shan State After Thai Civil Society Sends Letter to Xi Jinping

by Admin | Jun 16, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Transborder News  China supports enhanced communication and coordination between Thailand and Myanmar, encouraging a scientific, responsible investigation and a resolution through friendly dialogue Read Full Story

Myanmar Tribe Battling Chinese-Backed Mining: A Case of Environmental Injustice

by Admin | Jun 13, 2025 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Mizzima | By Sun Lee The involvement of mining companies in historically unethical and environmentally vulnerable sites, with elements of human rights violations, is not new for Beijing Read Full Story
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