Lê Hương HÀ NỘI — Famed fencer Vũ Thành An and nearly 100 volunteers collected plastic rubbish in Mỹ Đình Gymnasium on Friday in the “Collecting Plastic Rubbish – Getting Green Medals” activity as part of the ongoing ‘For A Green SEA Games’ campaign. They divided into groups to pick …
Read More »Hà Nội needs to combine green growth with urban development
Bảy Mẫu Lake and Thống Nhất Park in Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Đạt HÀ NỘI — The capital Hà Nội is focusing on urban development towards green and sustainable growth and building a smart and modern city. According to the Hà Nội Construction …
Read More »Việt Nam has huge potential for saving energy: experts
Việt Nam’s commitments to the net-zero emission target have seen the country shifting from fossil fuels to electricity. — VNA/VNS Photo Công Thử HÀ NỘI — For a developing society and economy like Việt Nam’s, energy is the engine behind growth, especially in post-pandemic recovery. While it is important to save …
Read More »Localities to strengthen forest management, protection
The scene of forest destruction in Ya Tờ Mốt Commune, Ea Súp District, the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has asked ministries and localities to strengthen forest management and protection, and deal with illegal deforestation …
Read More »Campaign launched for plastic-free SEA Games
Timor Leste win 2nd medal, VN bag gold in 10,000m Hosts top Group A, Indonesia secures semifinal spot Indonesia, VN dominate rowing final day VN, Philippines win fencing golds Golden day in swimming for VN Various souvenirs like key rings and handbooks are made from recycled materials such as metal, fabric and …
Read More »Vietnamese students champion int’l environmental competition
Team ‘Adorbsies’ of three Vietnamese high school students has won the first prize of an international environmental competition. From left: Adorbsies member Lương Anh Khánh Huyền, Trần Quỳnh Anh, Bùi Tú Uyên. Photos courtesy of the team Bảo Hoa HÀ NỘI — A team of three Vietnamese high school students has won …
Read More »Microplastic pollution found in Đà Nẵng air
A microplastic fibre is zoomed 50 times by a microscope. A group of biologists and researchers found microplastic contamination in the air of Đà Nẵng in 2021-22. Photo courtesy of Trịnh Đăng Mậu Công Thành ĐÀ NẴNG — Microplastic pollution in the air in both inner and suburban areas …
Read More »Climate change, pollution hamper sustainable ocean economy
Fishing vessels dock at Cửa Việt sea port in central Quảng Trị Province. — VNA/- VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Oceans face very serious risks due to the impact of climate change, sea level rises and marine pollution, requiring countries to make strong commitments and take drastic and effective …
Read More »Mekong River’s water level in red alert due to hydroelectric dams
Water level changes in the Mekong River will significantly affect the fisheries in the area. — Photo thanhnien.vn HCM CITY — Since the beginning of April, water levels of the Mekong River have been on red alert status, with the abnormal changes caused by the discharge from hydroelectric dams. The phenomenon …
Read More »Project launched to support Việt Nam to spur energy efficiency
Members of the Hà Nội Electricity Corporation guide a local businessman about how to use energy economically. —VNA/- VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Using energy economically and efficiently is a practical solution to help ensure national energy security, develop the economy, protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That …
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