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‘Indicating’ the sources of air pollution in Hanoi

National environmental status report on air environment, air pollution in Hanoi as well as the Northern provinces is mainly PM2.5 dust pollution. So what is the source of air pollution in Hanoi? Hanoi is facing an increasingly serious air pollution situation. Monitoring results of the Center for Environmental Monitoring and Modeling Research (Hanoi National University)…

The solution to turn seawater into fresh water uses less energy

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Turning seawater into clean, drinkable water is one solution to meet the growing global demand for water. Turning seawater into clean, drinkable water is one solution to meet the growing global demand for water. However, the desalination process, which involves removing salt and other minerals from seawater, is very energy intensive. To overcome this problem,…

France: Recycle 95% of glass from used solar cells

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A French factory recycles used solar cells at a rate of up to 95% for glass. Every 2 minutes, Envie 2E company’s factory line cuts 1 used solar panel. With blades heated to 300 degrees Celsius, the line will cut and separate all the layers in each panel, including the aluminum frame, glass panels and…

Hanoi sets a target that by 2024 supermarkets will not use plastic bags

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Hanoi People’s Committee has just issued Plan No. 263/KH-UBND on implementing the National Action Program on Sustainable Production and Consumption in 2024 in Hanoi city. In this Plan, by the end of 2024, Hanoi city strives to achieve targets such as: reducing 3.5-4.5% of raw material and fuel consumption in the textile, garment and alcohol…

New technology helps the shipping industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Combining wind energy and biofuel will be the best way for the shipping industry to soon achieve the goal of neutralizing emissions. The wind-powered cargo ship Pyxis Ocean is equipped with a special structure that resembles two large and sturdy sails, called “WindWings”, and is expected to arrive at the Polish port of Gdynia early…

China: Turning wastewater into semiconductor materials

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Chinese scientists have found a way to extract useful chemicals from water contaminated with heavy metals to produce valuable semiconductor materials in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. However, due to its diverse and complex composition, using industrial wastewater as a bacterial nutrient has become challenging. In addition, limited production capacity has resulted in costs 100…

NGO INTERNATIONAL was honored at the award ceremony “TOP Green Enterprises and Sustainable Development in 2023

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On the morning of October 15, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Environmental Industry Association organized the program Green Economic Forum for a Sustainable Development Nation in 2023. The program recognized and praised the successes of the organizations and individuals in building and developing a green economy associated with environmental protection activities. Attending and chairing the Green…

Canada: Developing a floating desalination device powered by ocean waves

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A Canadian startup – Oneka – has found a method to operate a floating desalination system based solely on the movement of ocean waves. Currently there are two techniques used to desalinate seawater: thermal and membrane methods. During thermal desalination, seawater is heated until it evaporates, leaving behind salt. This process is often very energy…

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica reaches record size

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Satellite data revealed that this year’s ozone hole over Antarctica is twice the size of the largest ever recorded. The European Space Agency (ESA) announced that the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica has reached a record size. The cause is unclear but it is likely related to the eruption of the Hunga Tonga…

France: Applying artificial intelligence in clothing recycling

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A company in Southwestern France – has applied artificial intelligence (AI) to solve the challenges of recycling clothes. CETIA – a company in South West France – has come up with a number of mechanical solutions to the challenges of recycling clothes. CETIA’s research team has invented a machine that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to…