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Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening ‘the world’s kitchen’

by Admin | Apr 29, 2026 | Daily News

Source: Associated Press | By Anton L. Delgado, Aniruddha Ghosal Rising demand for rare earth materials is driving an unregulated mining boom centered in war-torn Myanmar, to the west, that is spreading to Laos, in the east. Read Full Story

Calls grow for ban on gold mining at Mula Stream, a natural landmark in Putao Township

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

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group Residents are calling for an end to excessive gold mining in Mula Stream, a renowned natural landmark in Putao Township, Kachin State. Read Full Story

Toxic tide: Myanmar’s rare earth mining surge hurting livelihoods along Thailand’s Kok River

by Admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Daily News, Environment

Source: The Straits Times | By Philip Wen Driven by the global race for the highly strategic minerals, this cross-border contamination is poisoning Thailand’s waterways, crippling its tourism and leaving downstream communities to pay the price for a high-stakes...

Chiang Rai Communities Mark World Water Day With Demands to Tackle Cross-Border Pollution

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

Source: The Irrawaddy | by Nyein Nyein Environmentalists from Myanmar’s Kachin, Shan and Karenni states joined the event in Chiang Rai, including exhibitions and panel discussions, as Myanmar currently has limited space for civil society to voice concerns. Read Full...

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

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

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

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