A bridge being built across the Thanlwin River at Mawlamyine will bring positive change to scenic, rural Bilu Kyun but some residents worry about the possible negative impact of development on the environment.
This edition of Political Insider looks at the impact of rare earth mining in eastern Shan State and how the pollution caused by this unregulated industry is affecting communities in Myanmar, Thailand and the wider Mekong region.
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