by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
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....
by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
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...
by Admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
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
by Admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
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...
by Admin | Feb 23, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
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
by Admin | Feb 21, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: The Irrawaddy The military regime is using a mixture of carrot and stick in attempts to win Kachin State residents’ consent to reviving the controversial China-backed Myitsone Dam megaproject. Read Full Story
