Drop of Karenni Water: Surviving water scarcity in Myanmar’s Kayah State

by Admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Mekong Eye | By CJ Platform How war, deforestation, and displacement are restricting access to water in eastern Myanmar Read Full Story

Impacts of Mining Reflected in the Salween River and Risks to Local Communities

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Kantarawaddy Times According to laboratory analyses conducted by Chiang Mai University in Thailand, tributaries of the Salween River flowing through Karenni State contain toxic arsenic (Arsenic – As) at levels 4 to 55 times higher than the safety standards....

Myanmar tops global casualty list from landmines and UX

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center Myanmar has the highest number of casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) worldwide, according to a Myanmar-focused report released in December 2025 by Landmine Monitor. Read Full...

IEC Issues Public Advisory Against Use of Arsenic-Contaminated Water from the Salween River and Molo Creek

by Admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Kantarawaddy Times According to the IEC, arsenic (As) concentrations in the Salween River, which flows through Karenni State, and in Molo Creek, which originates from the Mawchi area, have reached hazardous levels. Read Full Story

In Myanmar’s limestone hills, people and bats are often too close for comfort

by Admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: MONGABAY | By Carolyn Cowan A recent census of cave-dwelling bats in northeastern Myanmar found many karst caverns are increasingly inhospitable for the winged mammals due to human disturbance, posing risks to both bats and people. Read Full...

Myitsone’s Dangerous Return: Does Beijing Need the Dam?

by Admin | Feb 23, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Athena Awn Naw Beijing’s response, however, was cautious. China signaled it would wait for a “stable political timeframe” before moving forward Read Full Story