Laos can do more to mitigate chemical pollution of rivers flowing into Vietnam (analysis)

Mongabay
Apr 29, 2026, 10:43 pm195 ptsTrendingTop
Southeast Asia’s growing demand for rare earth elements and gold, driven by global needs in electronics, renewable energy, defense and high-value commodities, has accelerated mining across the region. While Myanmar’s unregulated mines have drawn attention for contaminating Mekong River tributaries,…

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