Mining pollution from rare earth runoff flows into the Kok River, a vital water source in the Thailand-Myanmar border region.
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Updated Aug 29
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What happened
Mining pollution from rare earth runoff flows into the Kok River, a vital water source in the Thailand-Myanmar border region.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Arsenic levels exceed safety standards in the Kok River, linked to cross-border mining impacts.Sub-event
Toxic runoff from rare earth mining is polluting the Kok River in the border region.1 source
Mining pollution from Shan State affects both the Kok and Sai Rivers.1 source
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The entities involved
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Myanmar
country in Southeast Asia
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Thailand
country in Southeast Asia
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Kok River
river in Thailand
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