Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'
Rising demand for rare earth materials is driving an unregulated mining boom centred in war-torn Myanmar and spreading to Laos. Toxic runoff from the mines threatens Thailand's global food exports.
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