Laos’ power tariff reforms test balance between utility finances and affordability

Published on October 30, 2026

Rising living costs and scrutiny of electricity spending highlight challenges facing the regional power exporter.

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Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed

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Replenishing depleted groundwater could slow or even reverse land subsidence in coastal cities – but fault lines can determine where and how quickly the ground rises.

‘Heat is no equaliser’: Women and households may be forced to bear cost of Super El Niño

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UN Women warns climate shocks can push more unpaid work and health risks onto households, while WHO says months of advance warning should be used to strengthen public systems before pressures escalate.