MRC detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong

The Mekong Delta and Vietnam’s Blue Economy: A Strategic Ocean Turn

The Mekong Delta has long been hailed as Vietnam’s agricultural heartland – its “rice bowl.” Yet today, it faces an existential challenge. Climate change, environmental degradation, saline intrusion, and declining natural resources are placing immense pressure on traditional land-based development models. To secure its future, the Mekong Delta must execute a strategic turn toward the […] The post The Mekong Delta and Vietnam’s Blue Economy: A St…

Mekong River Body Detects Heavy Metal Contamination

MRC detects heavy metal contamination along the Mekong

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning about a "moderately serious" situation following the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, believed to have originated from poorly regulated mining operations in a self-administered region of Myanmar.

Mekong River Commission Confirms Myanmar Mines Polluting River

CHIANG RAI – The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat has raised significant concerns after discovering heavy metal contaminants, specifically arsenic and mercury, in the Mekong River. The source of these pollutants appears to be poorly controlled mining activities taking place in a self-governed region of Shan State in Myanmar. These findings highlight the urgent need […] The post Mekong River Commission Confirms Myanmar Mines Polluting Ri…

Evaluation of the application of Aquatic Humic Substances as a remediation technique for the removal of metals from water bodies

In this work, we studied the potential effects of aquatic humic substances on the water concentrations of major and trace elements in aquatic systems to evaluate their possible use as an alternative to heavy metals’ pollution. Daphnia magna was used as a control for the test organisms. A...

Cross-Border Efforts to Tackle Mekong River Arsenic Contamination

File photo for reference only The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has sounded the alarm over heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, with the source believed to be unregulated mining activities in Myanmar. The issue has been classified as “moderately serious.” Recent assessments have uncovered elevated arsenic levels at various points along the river. Testing by the MRC focused on the Kok River and sections of the Mekong, revealing …