Environment

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Choked by Waste and Overfishing, Asia's Marine Habitats Are Dying

Only 13 percent of the planet’s oceans are untouched by human activity, according to a recent study by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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CAMBODIA: Gold Mining Blamed for Mass Poisonings Despite Official Denials

Mongabay

Dangerous, lightly regulated gold mining may be the culprit in the poisoning of hundreds of Cambodians. Prime Minister Hun Sen has dismissed the allegations while handing out new mining contracts to international companies.

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OPINION: Laos Dam Disaster Offers Chance to Reassess Renewables Plan

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The decision to suspend hydropower projects offers Laos a chance to work with international partners and switch to less environmentally impactful renewables.

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Modernizing Malaysia: A Glistening River Revitalizes Kuala Lumpur

Mongabay

The River of Life, a project spearheaded by former Malaysia PM Najib Razak, has reinvigorated Kuala Lumpur's public spaces and improved the water quality of the Klang River.

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Global Fisheries Approaching Limit as Fleets Double Their Range, Study Finds

Mongabay

Taiwan, South Korea, Spain, and China have aggressively subsidized vessel and fuel costs to encourage their fleets to operate thousands of kilometers from their home ports.

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