(May 12, 2002) The $750 million waste water management project in Samut Prakarn province in Bangkok has been dogged by allegations of corruption and violation of environmental laws since its launch in 1995.
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Odious debt
(May 10, 2002) Some argue that sovereign debt incurred without the consent of the people and not for their benefit, such as that of apartheid South Africa, should be considered odious and not transferable to successor governments.
‘Earthquake risk’ from dams
(May 9, 2002) Large dams in mountainous regions could threaten people living near them by stressing the Earth’s crust to danger levels, a scientist says.
Work begins on road leading to planned hydroelectric plant
(May 7, 2002) A ground-breaking ceremony for the road leading to the planned Son La Hydropower Station in the northern province of Son La, marks the starting point for the country’s biggest hydroelectric project.
ADB-backed waste-water scheme ‘riddled with corruption’ says Thai senator
(May 7, 2002) Thai Prime Minister should not waste time with another committee examining the Klong Dan waste-water treatment project because there is already plenty of evidence of irregularities, says Samut Prakan senator.
Look her in the eyes – PDF
(May 6, 2002) Message to Fortis shareholders: explain why your company wants to destroy rainforest wildlife. (requires PDF viewer)
People’s Declaration to the ADB
(May 5, 2002) We, members of 38 networks of Thai people who have been and are being directly affected by the ADB’s loan projects meet here to declare the following:
Twenty-seven arrested after land protest in Guangdong
Villagers near Guangzhou in southern China have clashed with police in a dispute over land on which housing for Three Gorges dam migrants is planned, the Hong Kong-based Apple Daily (Pingguo Ribao) reports.
Dam casts giant shadow over south-north water project
(May 2, 2002) The many problems that have surfaced with the costly Three Gorges dam must cast doubt on the even more expensive south-north water transfer project, the Hong Kong Sun newspaper (Taiyang bao) has said.
From Africa Through Monterrey To Vienna: Seeking An International Treaty On Corruption
(May 1, 2002) A story of a north-south partnership against corruption.
Indo-Pakistani nuclear war? CANDU!
(May 1, 2002) In uncertain times, small things can make all the difference. One December 13, 2001, a wrong turn by a driver in New Delhi may have saved the planet from a nuclear Armageddon.
Winners & Sinners
(May 1, 2002) was highlighted as a sinner in a Winners Sinners poll published by the Toronto Environmental Guide 2002.
The China model of development
(April 30, 2002) As Chinese companies ‘go global’, NGO campaigners are increasingly concerned about Beijing’s model of international development, writes Ben Schiller.
Nine tons of firecrackers seized near Three Gorges dam
Police found a truck parked at a wharf near the dam to be carrying a potentially explosive load.
Damming the Yangtse
Downstream, the mountainous walls of the Three Gorges Dam are rising skywards and reaching out across the river they will block next year. Over the coming months, the temple and the surrounding towns and villages for hundreds of miles will be evacuated in preparation for the flood. The waters will climb almost 200 metres, creating a lake the length of England.
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