This year’s drought is just a preview of more dire problems to come if government don’t change course.
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New Elevation Measure Shows Climate Change Could Quickly Swamp the Mekong Delta
A stunning 12 million people could be displaced by flooding in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta within half a century, according to new research.
Raising agricultural productivity in Vietnam isn’t rocket science
Land is being lost to salinity intrusion and coastal erosion. Dry-season surface water is scarce. Gains from crop and livestock/aquaculture improvements are difficult to sustain due to climate change-induced pest and disease pressures.
New freshwater species discovered in Myanmar
A team of international and local scientists have announced the discovery of previously unknown species of freshwater mussels in Myanmar.
The death of Southeast Asia’s dugongs
The two recent dugong deaths in Thailand were not the only ones recorded. Seven of these docile mammals were also found dead on Thai beaches, in the last two to three months.
Something is stinking in Vietnam’s heritage sites
Poorly enforced waste management norms and unsustainable practices in the tourism sector are among the major concerns.
Coal plant deemed too polluting for China heads to Cambodia
In Sihanoukville the third coal plant is about to descend upon their neighbourhood. It will be shipped over 1,600 kilometres from Hunan.
Alliance to End Plastic Waste calls for concerted global effort
Sixty per cent of plastic waste in the ocean can be traced to five countries in Southeast Asia.
Greenpeace proposes widespread collection fee to drive push against disposables
This will become a means to eradicate single-use plastic bags and containers from disposal, as well as to establish an independent fund to rehabilitate Thai seas.
NGOs praise solar energy push
They are happy with the government’s decision to increase electricity generated by solar up to 20 percent of national output by 2023.