New coal-fired power plant in Mong Hsat set to worsen Kok River contamination

by Admin | Mar 23, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update The power plant, owned by the United Wa State Army (UWSA), began operation in November 2025.  Read Full Story

The Struggle for Safe Water in Myanmar

by Admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction, Social Justice

Source: The Sabai | SRIc Insights By Jeslyn Water insecurity in Myanmar is driven by environmental factors, governance failures, economic decline, and social inequalities Read Full Story

Iron ore mining in KIO-controlled areas raises environmental and health concerns

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Daily News, Healthcare, Resource Extraction

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Iron ore mining is expanding in Shwegu and Waingmaw townships, with most operations run by Chinese nationals. Read Full Story

Statement from Karen Rivers Watch for International Day of Action for Rivers and Against Dams

by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: Karen Rivers Watch | Declaration Statement Rivers such as Irrawaddy, Salween, Chindwin, Sittaung, Namtu, Nam Kok, Paung Laung, and Tanintharyi rivers provide vital livelihood benefits (drinking water, food, water for farming, water for cleaning and...

UWSA Linked to Quartz Mining Operation in Northern Shan State

by Admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN Residents in Tangyan Township, northern Shan State, allege that the United Wa State Army (UWSA) is collaborating with Chinese mining investors to extract quartz from Loi Lao Mountain in the Pan Nyawng village tract Read...

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

by Admin | Mar 3, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

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