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Air pollution cuts Hanoian lifespan by 2.5 years: study

Air pollution cuts Hanoian lifespan by 2.5 years: study

Life expectancy among Hanoians is reduced by 2.49 years on average due to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), a recent study indicates.
Vietnam’s biggest cities fare worst in environmental protection: survey

Vietnam’s biggest cities fare worst in environmental protection: survey

Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and Hai Phong are among the worst performers in protecting the environment, as evaluated by residents via an annual survey.
April 14, 2021 | 03:18 am PT
Not to put too fine a point on it, fine dust kills

Not to put too fine a point on it, fine dust kills

The full stop at the end of this sentence is 1,000 times bigger, which only makes fine dust a silent, deadly assassin.
January 20, 2021 | 04:00 pm PT
Hanoi earmarks $4.9 million for relief from dust, heat

Hanoi earmarks $4.9 million for relief from dust, heat

Hanoi authorities have earmarked VND114 billion ($4.9 million) to deploy water trucks to clean streets, mitigate the summer heat and reduce air pollution.
June 8, 2020 | 12:52 am PT
Hanoi to set up 70 more air monitoring stations

Hanoi to set up 70 more air monitoring stations

Hanoi will get 70 more air monitoring stations this year as it continues to be plagued by poor air quality, authorities say.
February 6, 2020 | 09:10 pm PT
Leading NGOs urge Vietnam to scrap new coal-fired power projects

Leading NGOs urge Vietnam to scrap new coal-fired power projects

12 organizations specializing in health and environment together have called on Vietnam to scrap 14 new coal plants.
January 2, 2020 | 05:31 am PT
Hanoi blames metal, plastic recycling for near-fatal air quality

Hanoi blames metal, plastic recycling for near-fatal air quality

Opinions remain mixed as Hanoi holds neighboring craft villages responsible for dire air pollution.
December 27, 2019 | 12:37 am PT
Hanoi to include air quality in weather forecasts next year

Hanoi to include air quality in weather forecasts next year

Vietnam’s capital city will predict air quality a day or two in advance and include the predictions in daily weather forecasts next year.
October 12, 2019 | 11:03 pm PT
Demand for masks rises with pollution in Vietnam, but quality guidelines lacking

Demand for masks rises with pollution in Vietnam, but quality guidelines lacking

Despite rising demand for face masks amidst the escalating air pollution in Hanoi and Saigon, there are no official quality guidelines for them.
October 2, 2019 | 06:45 pm PT
Hanoi air pollution goes from very bad to much worse

Hanoi air pollution goes from very bad to much worse

The air pollution index soared to stratospheric levels in Hanoi on Monday and photos captured the smog that has blanketed the capital city.
September 30, 2019 | 02:02 am PT
Stop making excuses, act on air pollution: Hanoians

Stop making excuses, act on air pollution: Hanoians

World ranking’s not the point, worsening air pollution is a fact, so deal with it instead of offering excuses and explanations, Hanoians say.
September 26, 2019 | 11:09 pm PT
Monsoon winds could improve Hanoi air quality by weekend

Monsoon winds could improve Hanoi air quality by weekend

Experts are hopeful the current air pollution dogging Hanoi would reduce by the weekend courtesy of some seasonal breeze.
September 18, 2019 | 11:00 pm PT
Traffic jams a daily nightmare on two roads slated for Hanoi motorbike ban

Traffic jams a daily nightmare on two roads slated for Hanoi motorbike ban

Hanoi is considering a motorbike ban on Le Van Luong and Nguyen Trai streets, where it is mayhem especially during rush hour.
March 13, 2019 | 11:19 pm PT
Hanoi transport department unveils plan to scrap motorbikes in a decade

Hanoi transport department unveils plan to scrap motorbikes in a decade

Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes by 2030 to combat its traffic and pollution woes.
March 9, 2019 | 09:13 pm PT
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