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Air Pollution

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Forest Activity in Oudomxay

In Oudomxay Province, a report has emerged indicating that 674 cases of forest encroachment, forest destruction, and forest fires were recorded in 2024.  Across the province, 674 cases of forest encroachment, land encroachment, and forest fires were reported.  Of these, 214 cases have been resolved, accounting for 31.4 percent, while 460...

More Than 250 Bangkok Schools Close Over Air Pollution

Bangkok, Thailand AFP - More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on 23 January...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Government Addresses Air Pollution in Latest Monthly Meeting

Air pollution persists as a pressing issue in Laos, primarily due to ongoing burning...

Mekong River Waters Deemed Safe After Swift Response to Sulfuric Acid Spill in Laos

The waters of the Mekong River are now safe after a recent spill of...

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Forest Activity in Oudomxay

In Oudomxay Province, a report has emerged indicating that 674 cases of forest encroachment, forest destruction, and forest fires were recorded in 2024.  Across the...

More Than 250 Bangkok Schools Close Over Air Pollution

Bangkok, Thailand AFP - More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on 23 January due to pollution, authorities said, as officials urged people to...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle the yearly transboundary haze pollution issue, as well as solutions...

Government Addresses Air Pollution in Latest Monthly Meeting

Air pollution persists as a pressing issue in Laos, primarily due to ongoing burning waste and crops, leading to the release of harmful smog...

Mekong River Waters Deemed Safe After Swift Response to Sulfuric Acid Spill in Laos

The waters of the Mekong River are now safe after a recent spill of sulfuric acid in Laos has prompted concern along the border...

Southeast Asian Countries Consider Ways to Boost ‘Green Financing’ as Region Chokes on Smog

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday, 4 April in the scenic...