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The Lai Chi Wo Pier, part of the village with a dwindling population. : Nhk9, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en)

After decades of decline, a formerly pristine river with high ecological value in Hong Kong is on the path to revitalisation.

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Conflicts in a river’s revival reveals a way out

After decades of decline, a formerly pristine river with high ecological value in Hong Kong is on the path to revitalisation.

Demand for river sand is unlikely to decrease, but current practices are having a major effect on the Mekong. (PsamatheM, Wikimedia Commons) : PsamatheM, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

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Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

The spike in plastics waste during the pandemic is worsening marine pollution. (Güldem Üstün, Flickr) : Güldem Üstün, Flickr CC BY 4.0

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

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The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

At the confluence of the Zanskar (middle) and Indus (left) rivers. : Ridhi D’Cruz/Wikimedia Commons CC SA 2.0

A shift in perspective can future-proof the Indus Water Treaty.

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India and Pakistan can future-proof their threatened rivers

Vietnam’s Ya Ly Dam is one of many hydropower projects supplying cheaper, accessible energy — but at a cost to the Mekong River. (Tycho, Wikimedia Commons) : Tycho, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Developing nations in the Mekong have long had to choose between cheap, accessible power and sustainable river management. That may no longer be necessary.

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New power plans could change the tide