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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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