Tag: pollutants
Hazardous air pollution engulfs Hanoi
VOV.VN - The capital of Vietnam has been choked on unprecedentedly poisonous air over recent days with the air quality index (AQI) monitored at most sensor stations reaching an unhealthy level, even falling to a hazardous level in some places.
Vietnam, US bolster cooperation in climate change, environmental pollution
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on January 28 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to deal with the complex challenges of climate change and environmental pollution.
Vietnam expects new wave of electric vehicles in 2022
VOV.VN - Vietnam will reduce the excise tax and registration fee placed on electric cars, with these two preferential policies anticipated to become a lever in which the local electric vehicle market, which is in its infancy, can quickly develop in 2022.
Exhibition raises public awareness on plastic waste reduction
An exhibition on plastic waste reduction opened in Hanoi on January 7, aiming to help change citizens' mindset and behavior regarding the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastic products.
Air quality in northern Vietnam reaches unhealthy levels
VOV.VN - Air pollution engulfed Hanoi along with several neighbouring northern provinces on the morning of December 16, according to reports issued by independent air quality trackers.
Hanoi on alert for air pollution
VOV.VN - Visibly-dense haze engulfed Hanoi throughout December 15 as the air quality index (AQI) monitored by the capital’s sensor station rose to the unhealthy level of 205, ranking fourth among the world’s most polluted cities.
Award promotes press circle’s role in mitigating marine plastic debris
Winners of the Press Award in “Mitigating marine plastic debris” were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on December 10.
Vietnamese, French experts share experience in marine pollution control
A seminar on marine pollution control was held in both in-person and online forms on November 30 by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Embassy of France in Hanoi.
Hanoi sees air quality improve due to heavy rain
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Natural Resources & Environment Department reported on November 2 that the air quality in the capital has improved greatly thanks to a recent cold air mass and an extended period of torrential rain.
Hanoi hit by spell of severe air pollution
VOV.VN - Air quality in Hanoi once again worsened to dangerous levels on October 27 after a period of maintaining a stable level, ranking third among the world's most polluted cities, only behind India and Pakistan.
