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Environment

Vientiane Authorities Report Over 135 Hectares of Illegal Mining

Vientiane authorities have revealed that illegal mining activities across the capital cover over 135 hectares, far exceeding legal limits.  Of eight companies operating in the city, three held legal permits covering 10 hectares but were found mining over 61.82 hectares, surpassing their authorized limits.  Meanwhile, five companies operated without authorization over...

World Elephant Day: Laos’ ‘Land of a Million Elephants’ Now Home to Just 500-1,000

On 12 August, the world marks World Elephant Day, a day to raise awareness...

Trash Piles Up on New Vientiane Road Despite Heavy Fines, Warning Sign

Trash continues to appear along the newly built Nong Phaya–Dong Na Thong road in...

Endangered Wildlife Found Shot in Salavan Despite Stricter Conservation Laws

Salavan Province is once again in the spotlight after the discovery of two protected...

Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices

By Green Vientiane:  Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier –  The slowly fading bags and...

FAO: Agricultural Practices Major Contributors to Air Pollution in Laos

Agricultural practices and fires are major contributors to air pollution in Laos, writes Nasar Hayat, UN FAO Representative to Laos in an Op-ed. A recently...

Laos Environment Ministry Issues Warning on Dangerous Air Pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a warning about dangerous levels of air pollution now being recorded across Laos. According to...

International Day of Education: To Invest in People, Prioritize Education

Investing in people means prioritizing education as the world marks the fifth International Day of Education. This year’s theme - “to invest in people, prioritize...

Foodpanda Donates LAK 54 Million to Lao Friends Hospital in Luang Prabang

foodpanda has donated ten percent of order values in 2022 to the Lao Friends Hospital under its "One Order One Smile" campaign. Ms. Thanyalat Chaleunsouk,...

Wolbachia Mosquitoes to Be Released in Vientiane Capital in April

Mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria will be released in Vientiane Capital's Saysettha and Chanthabouly districts between late April and September to prevent the growth and...

Tourists Uncover Illegal Logging Operation in Laos National Park

A group of tourists who visited Phou Khao Khouay National Park have uncovered a massive illegal logging operation. "The chainsaws could be heard all...