Will ban paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, provided that the alternatives, which are not known to exist, “are effective, are affordable for farmers, and less hazardous.”
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Mercury contamination scare sparks panic, exodus in Vietnam
housands of people have fled their homes in central Hanoi after mercury was released into the environment in a fire that destroyed a light bulb factory.
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Reacting to reform: Cambodia’s environment
Only Bhutan has a greater proportion of its territory protected for the purposes of nature conservation. So, does this mean that Prime Minister Hun Sen has become an environmental leader?
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Water management challenges raised during ASEM in Siem Reap
“Due to emerging climate change and increasing needs for development, while protecting the people’s well-being and the environment, water availability has become a major challenge, demanding immediate attention and action,”
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Monsoon winds could improve Hanoi air quality by weekend
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Myanmar still have 2000 wild elephants
According to the seminar on combating illegal trafficking of wildlife and their parts, there are 2000 wild elephants and 3000 tamed elephants in Myanmar.
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South put on haze alert
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Arrest warrants issued against three timber tycoon
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Governor accused of land grabbing
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Gov and UN launch study on population dynamics and its linkages to development priorities