Athlete Nguyen Van Lai who have gained many gold and silver SEAGames medals in running, calls people to join the race. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn Muong Thanh Race 2020 - Run for Green will be held until August 15 to increase awareness of protecting the environment and call on people to enjoy a green and healthy lifestyle. … [Read more...] about Hospitality group hosts race for environment
Environment
With more coal-fired thermopower plants, Mekong Delta faces higher risks
The boiler of the Song Hau 1 Thermal Power Plant’s electricity generation unit No 1 in Hau Giang province burned with oil fuel on July 28. Song Hau 1, with the capacity of 1,200 MW, is located on the Hau River side, 12 kilometers away from Can Tho City. … [Read more...] about With more coal-fired thermopower plants, Mekong Delta faces higher risks
Nautical not nice: how fibreglass boats have become a global pollution problem
To take one example, researchers from Plymouth University found high concentrations of copper, zinc and lead in sediment samples and inside the guts of ragworms in two estuaries in eastern England (Orwell and Blackwater). These contaminants greatly exceeded the environmental quality guidelines, and came from peeling paints from boats abandoned nearby. … [Read more...] about Nautical not nice: how fibreglass boats have become a global pollution problem
Priti Patel to review government’s hostile environment policy after Windrush scandal
Ms Patel said officials must “see a face behind the case”, adding: “The injustices of Windrush did not happen because Home Office staff were bad people, but because staff themselves were caught up in a system where they did not feel they had the permission to bring personal judgment to bear.” … [Read more...] about Priti Patel to review government’s hostile environment policy after Windrush scandal
Chernobyl arch faces €265m funding gap ahead of disaster’s 29th anniversary
“If countries recognise the nature of the problem in Chernobyl and its importance for human security in Ukraine and ecological security in Europe, there is a hope that the gap could be closed at the donor conference on April 29,” Anton Usov, an EBRD spokesman told the Guardian. “Verbally the donors are committed to contribute more funds.” … [Read more...] about Chernobyl arch faces €265m funding gap ahead of disaster’s 29th anniversary
