Tag: "pollution"
Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn

World 16:22 21/08/2025

Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.

Hanoi approves plan to revive 4 inner-city rivers

Hanoi approves plan to revive 4 inner-city rivers

Vietnam News 10:32 23/07/2025

The Hanoi People’s Committee on Tuesday issued a decision passing a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate four major urban rivers, including the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set, aiming to restore environmental quality and develop a waterway system by 2030.

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

World 14:34 21/07/2025

The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.

The Bright Side: Kenya NGO on a mission to save turtles from nets, plastics and rising tides

The Bright Side: Kenya NGO on a mission to save turtles from nets, plastics and rising tides

World 13:50 08/06/2025

A small Kenyan NGO is on a mission to save thousands of turtles from poachers, fishermen’s nets and environmental hazards, such as rising sea levels and ever-worsening plastic waste, in a bid to protect the region’s majestic turtle population. The Local Ocean Conservation charity has carried out some 24,000 rescues over almost three decades.

Ailing Baltic Sea in need of urgent attention

Ailing Baltic Sea in need of urgent attention

World 11:56 06/06/2025

Decades of pollution and climate change have caused fish to disappear from the Baltic Sea at an alarming rate, with the European Union on Thursday vowing to make the sea an "urgent priority".

Polluted water discharged into sea in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City

Polluted water discharged into sea in Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City

Vietnam News 18:11 29/05/2025

Black, foul wastewater daily flows from a drainage pipe into the sea near Nom Beach, close to the Nhon Ly fishing port in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam, sparking outrage among local residents.

Overflowing landfills pose health risks to residents in Vietnam’s Dak Nong

Overflowing landfills pose health risks to residents in Vietnam’s Dak Nong

Vietnam News 12:11 24/05/2025

Many landfills in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Dak Nong have exceeded their designed capacity, emitted toxic fumes, and polluted water sources, severely affecting public health.

Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end

Why Hanoi’s air pollution season has yet to end

In-Depth 11:47 11/04/2025

Although Hanoi’s air pollution season typically spans from October to March, Vietnam's capital city continues to suffer from dangerously poor air quality into April, raising concerns about the long-term impact on public health, the economy, and sustainable development, according to an environmental expert.

Hanoi’s ancient boat festival faces threat from river pollution

Hanoi’s ancient boat festival faces threat from river pollution

Vietnam News 11:57 27/03/2025

A celebration dating back to the first century may be disrupted by worsening water quality

Ho Chi Minh City canals overrun with garbage

Ho Chi Minh City canals overrun with garbage

Vietnam News 18:20 20/02/2025

The so-called landfill was formed after heavy rain last week as trash was carried by the water flow and accumulated

Hanoi’s rivers, lakes riddled with pollution

Hanoi’s rivers, lakes riddled with pollution

Vietnam News 16:48 05/12/2024

Untreated domestic wastewater flows unchecked into Truc Bach Lake

Ho Chi Minh City canal swamped with garbage

Ho Chi Minh City canal swamped with garbage

Vietnam News 16:26 13/05/2024

The entire surface of the canal section was covered by plastic bags, bottles, styrofoam boxes, and other garbage