The Toll of Tourism: Can Southeast Asia Save Its Prized Natural Areas?

Yale e360
Apr 18, 2019, 5:00 am385 pts
From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking point. Some countries are trying to control the boom, with a few closing popular destinations to allow damaged areas to heal. Read more on E360 →

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