(July 19, 2004) China is harnessing the power of water to satisfy its growing demand for energy. But some conservationists warn that China’s quest is damaging one of the world’s longest and most resource-rich rivers, the Mekong.

(July 7, 2004) Anti-dam campaigners dispute the economic rationale for building the Nam Theun 2 dam, saying the promise of cheap electricity is an illusion.

(June 30, 2004) Burma’s government has initiated a massive dam-building program. Yuki Akimoto, co-ordinator of the Burma Information Network-Japan, explores
the potential ramifications.

(June 24, 2004) The fatal shooting of conservationist Charoen Wat-aksorn threatens to further undermine the public’s faith in a state that appears disinterested in protecting the lives of those who use peaceful means to protect their environment.

(June 16, 2004) Seventeen officials, seven private firms and the late politician Yingphan Manasikarn were involved in irregularities in the Klong Dan wastewater reatment plant project, according to the findings of a police investigation.

(June 7, 2004) Laos is often described as south-east Asia’s future battery, whose hydropower potential could fuel regional economic growth, especially in its more developed neighbour, Thailand.

(June 4, 2004) World Bank responds to Probe International re: Vietnam’s damaging hydro operations.

(June 1, 2004) Earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 8.0 could hit the planned site of Southeast Asia’s largest hydropower plant in northern Vietnam, a new
study says.

(April 21, 2004) The mighty Mekong is drying up – and so is the river’s rich harvest. Vast new dams in China could be to blame.