Environment

Star-studded campaign fights to end rhino horn use

A campaign calling to end the use of rhino horn to cure cancer brought together a Vietnamese-American Hollywood actress, a Vietnamese-Australian singer-songwriter, a representative from the Customs Department and the chairman of Vietnam's Cancer Society.

Study finds large dioxin emissions from waste treatment plants

Many incinerators that burn industrial and medical waste in Vietnam are discharging dangerous amounts of dioxin, some at 5,000 times the safe limit, according to a new research.

Hanoi continues to face water shortage

A shortage of clean water would affect residents in several parts of Hanoi district this summer, the Hanoi Water Supply Company said.

Phu Quoc to host photo exhibit of rescued wildlife

Large-sized photos of over 40 endangered wildlife species will be on display at the Mango Bay Resort on Phu Quoc Island from April 15 to May 15 with the aim of providing a peek into the life of rescued animals.

Six tonnes of oil cleaned from Quang Tri beach

At least six tonnes of clotted oil, spread over seven kilometres of central Quang Tri province's beaches, were collected on April 7, the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment said.

Minister stresses importance of tackling climate change

Vietnam will focus on adapting to the impact of climate change and reducing losses caused by natural disasters from now till 2020.

Illegal forest activities increase in Dak Lak

There's been a continuous increase of illegal forest exploitation, transportation, logging and forest land encroachment in Dak Lak province, Vo Minh Son, an official of the People's Committee, said.

Captive bears stabilise at Tam Dao rescue centre

Three Asian Black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in captivity on two private farms in Ben Tre and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces have been saved by Animals Asia Foundation and have been transferred to Vietnam Bear Rescue Center in

Southeast Asia faces increasingly intense climate events: Analysts

Densely populated Southeast Asian island states such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines are likely to face more intense climate events in future, analysts said on Thursday.

Water quality suffers in HCM City

The quality of water supply resources for HCM City has declined due to pollution in the Dong Nai River, experts have warned.

Green, energy-saving solutions on display in Hanoi

The International Exhibition Fair for Environment and Energy Technology (ENTECH HANOI 2015) will convene from May 20 to 22 at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.

Elephant herds need protection in Yok Don Park

An Asian elephant (elephas maximus) was found dead in a private forestry company's forest in Cu A Mung commune in the Central Highlands province's Ea H'leo district last week.

Water quality suffers in HCM City

The quality of water supply resources for HCM City has declined due to pollution in the Dong Nai River, experts have warned.

Officials warn about danger of Dong Nai River encroachment project

Encroachment of a land development along the Dong Nai River could threaten the lives of local residents and the safety of a nearby bridge, several officials said.

Central, highland regions gripped by drought

Vietnam's South Central Coast and Central Highland regions are facing severe drought conditions with local authorities unsure how they will cope.

Exhaust-cutting plan postponed

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Government to further extend the deadline for cutting exhaust fumes of motorbikes to the beginning of 2017.

Dong Nai housing project should be cancelled: VRN

Vietnam River Network has called for the cancellation of a residential development on 8.4 hectares of reclaimed land beside the Dong Nai River in southern Dong Nai Province.

Fire destroys 3ha of Ham Rong Mountain forest

A huge forest fire broke out yesterday in Ham Rong Mountain of Pleiku City, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, threatening the operation of two transceiver stations.

Earth Hour event saves Hanoi 240,000 kWh

The capital city has saved over VND400m for turning off unnecessary lights for one hour during the Earth Hour on March 22.

Environmental taxes mostly misused: official

Environmental protection fees paid to the Government by miners is supposed to be used by local authorities to offset environmental damage through revegetation and landscaping.

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