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The Stream, August 17: Has Work Resumed on Laos’ Mekong Dam?
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Despite assurances from Laos that work on its controversial Xayaburi…

The Stream, August 10: Rain Collapses Section of China’s Great Wall
Rains and Floods Continue in Asia
Days of heavy rain caused…

The Stream, August 8: Rice — A Bright Spot for Global Food
Global affected 20,000 farmers and ruined about 6,500 hectares…

The Stream, July 4: Controversy Continues Over Laos Dam
Researchers have warned that the steady decline in world water-monitoring…

The Stream, April 6: Radioactive Water Leaks Again At Fukushima
Asia
Twelve tons of radioactive water leaked from a pipeline…

The Stream, March 8: Damming the Mekong
Dams on the tributaries of the Mekong River could have a bigger…

The Stream, February 21: Drought Declared in South-East England
Droughts
South-East England is officially in a state of drought,…

The Stream, December 7: The Shale Gas Boom
Global carbon emissions are likely to continue increasing at…

UN Report: Floods Threaten Southeast Asia Food Crisis, Disrupt Thai Car Industry
With hundreds of deaths, thousands of damaged hectares, and millions of refugees, this year's fall flooding has equated to a devastating wet season.

The Stream, August 4: The Debt Deal and the Environment
The debt deal reached by the White House and the U.S. Congress…

Rains Bring Relief For Six-Month China Drought, But Chronic Water Problems Loom
Although now satiated, the dry spell is the latest in a growing trend of severe water shortages threatening China's food production, energy generation, and accelerating modernization.

The Stream, February 10: Hydropower Push
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft plan…