
Harmful Mekong River air pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar
Houayxay, Laos – Fishing went properly at this time for Khon, a Laotian fisherman, who lives in a floating home constructed from plastic drums, scrap metallic and wooden on the Mekong River. “I caught two catfish,” the 52-year-old tells Al Jazeera proudly, lifting his catch for inspection. Khon’s easy houseboat comprises all he must stay on…