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Air Pollution in Vietnam Amongst the Worst in the World
Air pollution in Vietnam's cities is more than just a prophecy or forewarning, it is a confirmed and problematic reality. Vietnam is listed amongst the top ten countries with the worst air pollution in the world, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) released during this year's World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
The major source of air pollution is transport, construction, and industrial activities according to the national environment report 2010. Transport activities contribute approximately seventy percent of air pollution, eighty five percent of CO (carbon oxide), and ninety five percent of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as released by The Vietnam Environment Observing Centre.
According to experts, exposure to this heightened degree of air pollution is linked to fatalities like heart disease, lung cancer, asthma, and respiratory contamination.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Bui Cach Tuyen admitted that the quality of air in many big cities in Vietnam is declining. The conclusion of EPI 2012, however, still needs to be verified. Vietnam is currently interested in dealing with water pollution rather than air pollution because it is easier to recognize. Despite this, Tuyen is on the record stating that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will develop a national air quality control plan, focusing on Hanoi, HCM City and other large urban centers in the future.
english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/18816/fatal-perils-f...
ph.news.yahoo.com/vietnam-top-10-worst-air-pollution-0540...
Air Pollution in Vietnam Amongst the Worst in the World
Air pollution in Vietnam's cities is more than just a prophecy or forewarning, it is a confirmed and problematic reality. Vietnam is listed amongst the top ten countries with the worst air pollution in the world, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) released during this year's World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
The major source of air pollution is transport, construction, and industrial activities according to the national environment report 2010. Transport activities contribute approximately seventy percent of air pollution, eighty five percent of CO (carbon oxide), and ninety five percent of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as released by The Vietnam Environment Observing Centre.
According to experts, exposure to this heightened degree of air pollution is linked to fatalities like heart disease, lung cancer, asthma, and respiratory contamination.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Bui Cach Tuyen admitted that the quality of air in many big cities in Vietnam is declining. The conclusion of EPI 2012, however, still needs to be verified. Vietnam is currently interested in dealing with water pollution rather than air pollution because it is easier to recognize. Despite this, Tuyen is on the record stating that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will develop a national air quality control plan, focusing on Hanoi, HCM City and other large urban centers in the future.
english.vietnamnet.vn/en/environment/18816/fatal-perils-f...
ph.news.yahoo.com/vietnam-top-10-worst-air-pollution-0540...