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Two Bear Cubs Saved From Facebook Sale in Laos
Community Heroes8h ago

Two Bear Cubs Saved From Facebook Sale in Laos

Conservationists rescued two starving bear cubs advertised for sale on Facebook, saving them within 24 hours of spotting the illegal post. The tiny sisters are now thriving at a wildlife sanctuary after being found crammed in a plastic basket.

Mongabay2 min read
Ancient Spirits Help Save 294 Critically Rare Crocodiles
SolutionsMar 25

Ancient Spirits Help Save 294 Critically Rare Crocodiles

In Laos, villagers are rescuing one of Earth's rarest crocodiles by honoring a powerful belief: these reptiles are their ancestors reborn. Since 2013, this spiritual conservation program has returned 294 Siamese crocodiles to the wild, protecting a species down to fewer than 1,000 worldwide.

Mongabay3 min read
2,000-Year-Old Jars Reveal How Forests Shape Water Life
Planet WinsMar 10

2,000-Year-Old Jars Reveal How Forests Shape Water Life

Scientists turned ancient stone jars in Laos into the world's oldest biological experiment, discovering how trees influence freshwater ecosystems over millennia. The findings could help predict how lakes and streams will respond to climate change.

Phys.org3 min read
China-Laos Power Line to Cut 2.5M Tons of CO2 Annually
Planet WinsFeb 9

China-Laos Power Line to Cut 2.5M Tons of CO2 Annually

A new 177-kilometer transmission line between China and Laos just completed connection, set to deliver 3 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy yearly while slashing millions of tons of carbon emissions. The project also built schools, created hundreds of jobs, and reduced tree cutting by 83 percent during construction.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Vietnam and Laos Boost Urban Development Partnership
SolutionsFeb 5

Vietnam and Laos Boost Urban Development Partnership

Vietnam and Laos are deepening their cooperation on urban planning and infrastructure, with officials meeting to share strategies that have helped transform Vietnamese cities. The partnership comes as trade between the nations topped $3 billion for the first time.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Whistleblower Escapes Scam Compound, Exposes Crime Ring
Community HeroesJan 28

Whistleblower Escapes Scam Compound, Exposes Crime Ring

A young engineer trapped in a forced labor scam operation in Laos secretly gathered evidence and contacted a journalist to expose the billion-dollar criminal network. His brave decision to become a whistleblower from inside the compound helped shine a light on modern slavery operations that trap hundreds of thousands of workers.

Wired2 min read