Mekong River Poisoned by Rare Earth Mining
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 07:22 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The Mekong River is being contaminated by toxic run-off from rare earth mines, threatening millions who rely on its waters for farms and fisheries. The contamination has led to a decline in fish demand and income for fishermen like Sukjai Yana.
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