China-Led Environmental Destruction: A Cautionary Tale

by Admin | Oct 29, 2025 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Chandu Doddi On Sept. 19 at precisely 4:30 PM, the remote Tibetan Plateau near Gyantse County in Shigatse witnessed an event that would ignite a firestorm of controversy, extending far beyond the 52-second spectacle it produced. Read Full...

Chinese state-backed company behind expanded rare earth and gold mines along Kok River in eastern Shan State

by Admin | Oct 29, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update The most dramatic change can be seen in the gold mining area 30 kilometers upstream from the Thai border, where an expanded mesh of new roads and mining pits has been gouged into the forested hillsides. Read Full...

The Poisoned Rivers: From gold to rare earth, unregulated mining in Myanmar poisons the Mekong and its tributaries in Northern Thailand

by Admin | Oct 20, 2025 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: Bangkok Tribune | By Piyaporn W.  without anyone knowing how best to address this transboundary toxic pollution that is driven by global demands for noble minerals far away Read Full Story

More Thai rivers and downstream communities at risk from Myanmar’s rare earth mines

by Admin | Oct 20, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction

Source: Mongabay Satellite data reveal 513 rare earth mining sites across rivers feeding into the Mekong, Salween and Irrawaddy in Myanmar, including 40 new ones in 2025 — far more than previously estimated. Read Full Story

Burma War: The Junta’s Arms Pipeline and How to Stop It   

by Admin | Oct 13, 2025 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: Mizzima | By Antonio Graceffo The war in Burma is being fought on extremely asymmetrical terms. The junta enjoys unrestricted access to weapons, while the resistance is barred by international law from purchasing or transporting arms through third countries...

Nationalism: How does it impact the ecosystem?

by Admin | Sep 26, 2025 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction

Source: The Sabai Times | By Thuta Aung Nationalism can inspire conservation through eco-nationalism, but it often weakens international cooperation needed to tackle ecological decline. Read Full Story