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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...

Laos to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Growing Concerns

The Lao government is set to amend its legislation on drug prevention and control to incorporate electronic cigarettes into the list of prohibited substances....

Lao Authorities Seek Ways to Reduce Unregulated Fires, Tackle Air Pollution

As the dry season approaches, the annual forest and garbage burning issue looms large. In a new attempt to solve the problem, the Lao environmental...

New Study Finds Air Pollution to Reduce Life Expectancy by Over Two Years

According to the latest annual Air Quality Life Index report released on Tuesday, air pollution has emerged as the foremost threat to human life...

ASEAN Ministers Meet in Vientiane Capital to Strengthen Cooperation on Environmental Issues

The ASEAN Ministerial Meetings on Environment Protection took place in Vientiane Capital on this week to further strengthen cooperation on environmental issues, including climate...

Laos Chairs ASEAN Meeting on Commitment to Tackling Transboundary Haze

Laos hosted an ASEAN ministerial meeting on Wednesday that saw environmental ministers come together to address the issue of transboundary haze. The 17th ASEAN Ministerial...

New Study Finds Air Pollution to Cause Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease

While air pollution was earlier known to pose several health risks like heart disease and lung cancer, scientists have now discovered that it could...