The Lao government has announced stricter measures to prevent forest fires and reduce PM2.5 pollution during the January–April dry season, warning that uncontrolled burning remains the main cause of seasonal haze and health risks.
Authorities warned that fires linked to land clearing for upland farming, plantations, and rice fields remain...
The onset of the annual burning season in Southeast Asia has prompted significant alarm over its detrimental effects on air quality and public health....
Amidst a climate of confusion, Laos finds itself grappling with the unpredictable extremes of heatwaves and cold snaps. This trend is not isolated to...
Laos is experiencing a rise in air pollution levels, reaching unhealthy levels in three main provinces, including Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang Province, and Champasack...