I have been living in ho chi minh city for the last three years. In this study, we integrate satellite remote sensing data and groundbased measurements to infer fire air pollution relationships in. Its two biggest cities, hanoi and ho chi minh city, are now. List of myanmars laws relating to environmental management. On the burden of disease due to environment, vietnam ranked 77. Vietnam pollution threatens health radio free asia.
Traffic is responsible for up to 70% air pollution air quality monitoring system. In this study, we integrate satellite remote sensing data and groundbased measurements to infer fireair pollution relationships in selected regions of vietnam. Measures that could be incorporated readily into an integrated air quality and transport management plan are discussed. Consequences of pollution damaged natural resources, biological diversification and negative effects on human health. It can influence peoples health as well as agricultural productivity which is the strength of vietnam development model. Hanoias vietnam s economy has boomed in recent decades, so too have pollution levels in its major cities, with experts concerned that air pollution could pose a major public health concern. Vietnam air pollution among the worst in the world iqair. Dealing with the air pollution in vietnam isnt fun. Estimation of pollution in vietnam, using perception. Vietnamnet bridge every year, vietnam loses 5 percent of gdp due to pollution. The experience gained by other cities in the area of environmental management could be used to prevent serious degradation in air quality in the city. Grave air pollution in vietnam s cities and towns, especially hanoi, continues to cause severe health problems for vietnam s growing urban population.
Besides, the effecting in the resource not only affect the present generation but also future generations. Air pollution in vietnam vietnam forum tripadvisor. Air pollution affects not only the cities but also many rural areas of vietnam, which has been experiencing a high rate of economic growth over the last years. Environmental legislations related to green productivity improvement in myanmar 17 march 2014 by u kyaw san naing, environmental conservation department. The type of transport in vietnam is mainly motorcycles and cars, hence the issues related to the degree of pollution arising from the. In this study, we assess the current status of air pollution over hanoi, vietnam using multiple different satellite datasets and weather information, and assess the potential to capture rice residue burning emissions with satellite data in a cloudcovered region. We first characterized the active fires and burnt areas at a regional scale from modis satellite data. State of environment in cambodia presents in environment statistic workshop in hanoi vietnam 0507 december 2011 cambodia team. Get airvisual, the worlds leading air quality app to track the air pollution around you, accurately.
The volume of plastic waste from vietnam to the east sea ranges from 0. The revised draft law on environmental protection also includes air pollution chapter 8 section 5 art 83 85, but neglects the issue of indoor air. Evidence of the link between outdoor air pollution and the risk of hospitalization andor premature death due to pneumonia can be found in numerous epidemiological studies in high income countries. I come from canberra, australia, with 300 thousand people as opposed to 710 million people in ho chi minh city. He said traffic, construction and industrial activities are the main causes of air pollution in cities. Smoke and dust created by trucks are the main factors leading to the decline in air quality in vietnam, especially in major cities like hanoi and ho chi minh city. Upgrade your website with free localized air pollution website widget.
It gets old having to hold your breath when you get stuck behind a bus in traffic. Environmental pollution in vietnam is a real problem, said tuong lai, former dean of vietnam s social science institute. At the heart of vietnam s air pollution problem is dirty fuel, according to hoang hai van, managing editor of the thanh nien newspaper, which recently published a. Vietnams national air quality standard of 25 10 gm3 monre 20a. Its time to have a law on controlling air pollution. The environment ministrys study between 2011 and 2015 found the air quality has become worse in many urban areas, especially the two largest cities and ha long. New data from the world health organization who find that more than 60 000 deaths from heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia in viet nam in 2016 were linked to air pollution.
As air pollution worsens in vietnam, electric vehicles. People in hanoi and throughout the southeast asian country of vietnam are starting to wake up and realize the gravity of the countrys air pollution problem, environmental analyst nguy thi khanh told an air quality panel this past may. Air pollution is mainly found in the red river delta, the ho chi minh city area, and the upper reaches of the mekong delta, where industrial. Therefore, the solutions for reducing the environmental pollution in vietnam are ultra necessary. Vietnam blames toxic waste water from steel plant for mass fish deaths. Air quality in vietnam is lagging among the ten worst nations in the world, ranking 123rd, and it is forecast that air pollution will continue to worsen in the near future and may fall to. Result of survey about air pollution, water pollution, greens and parks satisfaction, light and noise pollution, etc. However, the air pollution index, vietnam ranked 123. Pdf vegetation fires and air pollution in vietnam researchgate. Air pollution in vietnam threatens economic growth. Sciencebased solutions is the firstever comprehensive scientific assessment of air pollution outlook in the region. And all that toxic air comes with a cost, whether in the.
The indicator is based on a consolidation of these. This paper presents the effects of environmental pollution, the impact of air pollution on the ecology and the life of people. However, no effective measures have been taken to deal with the situation. Vietnam air pollution statistics air quality index. Environmental issues in vietnam number many, due to the effects of the vietnam war, as well as the countrys rapid industrialization following the economic reforms in 1986 known as doi moi. Its getting harder to breathe in hanoi and ho chi minh city.
List of myanmars laws relating to environmental management the below information has been adapted from. Estimation of perceptions about pollution in da nang. Impact of industrial water pollution on rice production in vietnam. Pdf forest fires are a significant source of air pollution in asia. Towards an improved model of environmental regulation in vietnam. Air pollution in vietnam cities hit unhealthy levels. Sometimes the air pollution can even make you feel sick or at least lower your mood. Official pdf, 40 pages world bank documents world bank group. Air quality in vietnam is lagging among the ten worst nations in the world, ranking 123rd, and it is forecast that air pollution will continue to worsen in the near future and may fall to 125th place, according to the epi survey. The comparison of air pollution in urban and rural areas, therefore, will provide insights. For more details on air quality index, please follow the link to the environmental protection.
Environmentmonrereported high ambient levels of air pollution in many vietnamese cities. Air pollution in vietnam for expats, travelers, and. Air pollution at alarming level in vietnams hcm city. Vietnam air pollution among the worst in the world tuoi. In this video youll learn about the air pollution situation in vietnam. Stay aware of the air quality in vietnam thanks to our browser extension. Transport activities are a major source of air pollution in big cities in vietnam, the air pollution in urban areas caused by traffic is accounted for approximately rate of 70%. How air pollution in vietnam affects the business environment. Vietnam spans a land area of around 33 million ha, of which.
Future air quality in ha noi and northern vietnam iiasa pure. Impact of industrial water pollution on rice production in. How can you live in vietnam without the air pollution damaging your health too much. State of environment in cambodia presents in environment. Based on the selective acquisition of technologies in the world, scientists. In support to the ministry of healths commitment to enhance water, sanitation and hygiene wash and healthcare waste management services, the world health organization representa. The warning was made by ho quoc bang, head of the air pollution and climate change division at the institute for environment and natural resources under the vietnam national university ho chi minh city, vietnam news agency reported.
As vietnam s economy has boomed in recent decades, so too have pollution levels in its major cities, with experts concerned that air pollution could pose a major public health concern. Who figures show that six out of the 10 diseases with the highest mortality rates in vietnam are related to air pollution, cuong said. Land transport prices vietnamchina border, february 2018. Although soil pollution in vietnam is not an urgent problem like water and air pollution, it is also a vital issue to take into account as referring to environmental pollution.
The significance of environmentdevelopment links in viet nam. Last year, hanoi topped the list of the most polluted cities in south east. Air pollution fast becoming an issue in booming vietnam. Thats why who is working closely with the government and relevant stakeholders in viet nam. Air pollution is one of the major environmental concerns in vietnam.
Forest fires are a significant source of air pollution in asia. Its not just foreign visitors who have complained about our dust. Bold action needed to address vietnams air pollution east asia. That being said, vietnam is still a pretty cool place to be. Canberra is very clean and in the highlands so any place is going t. Marine plastic waste pollution vietnam is the fourth most polluted plastic waste to the sea in the world.
Air pollution, particularly outdoor air pollution, is known to be among the leading causes of pneumonia. Who calls for increased investment in hepatitis elimination. Pollution clouds vietnams rapid economic growth voice. Vietnam air pollution among the worst in the world. The other important aspect of this ranking is water. Figure 12 presents the geographical location of the city and road density of hanoi.
Vietnam blames toxic waste water from steel plant for mass. Nike critic praises gains in air quality at vietnam. Clean air is a basic requirement for human health and wellbeing. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply.
Air pollution control identified as one of the 19 priority areas in the oriented strategy for sustainable development viet nam agenda 21. Air resource management in vietnam the national environmental protection strategy until 2020 vision 2030 was adopted in 20 and included air pollution section v, term 2, point d. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2. An air quality management action plan for hanoi, vietnam city of hanoi, vietnam 1hanoi, the capital city of vietnam, located on the right bank of the red river. More than 60 000 deaths in viet nam each year linked to. According to the state of the environment 2001 published by the government, the main issues are land degradation, forest degradation, loss of biodiversity, water pollution, air pollution and solid waste. Analysis of air pollution over hanoi, vietnam using multi. The air quality in vietnam overall does not quite rival that in china or india when it comes to pollution.
They are within who interim targets or meet who recommended standards national air quality policy. Nowadays vietnam is home to more than 18 million motorbikes and more than 700,000 automobiles, many of which are outdated and prone to producing air pollutants. According to the state of environment in vietnam 2001, most of the monitored rivers are found to be polluted with substances like n and p, from 4 to nearly 200 times compared with water resource of. How air pollution in vietnam affects the business environment october 10, 2019 posted by vietnam briefing written by pritesh samuel reading time. Consulate general ho chi minh city has installed an air quality monitor to measure pm 2.
For instance, footwear manufacturing releases 11% of the air pollution load, 10% of the land pollution load and 6% of the water pollution load, while the plastic products manufacturing industry produces 10, and 9% of the air, land. Integrating environment and development in viet nam pubs. Hanoi, ho chi minh city and the beloved tourist destination ha long are being plagued by severe air pollution, according to a new study released thursday. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in realtime on our maps. Nike is given high marks for improving air quality at its plant in vietnam by dara orourke, environmental researcher who badly hurt companys image in. Who, snu and vihema collaborate to improve wash in ly nhan district hospital, ha nam province. Geography cambodia small country located in southeast asia borders vietnam on the east and south, thailand and lao peoples democratic republic the north.
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