US EditionHanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action
- Hanoi has been declared the world's most polluted city, with PM2.5 levels at 266 micrograms per cubic metre, according to AirVisual.
- The government plans to promote electric vehicles to combat severe air pollution caused by traffic and industrial activities.
- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized the state's responsibility to take timely actions against pollution, aiming for 50% of buses and all taxis to be EVs by 2030.
- Residents report worsening air quality, with health impacts including respiratory issues, as pollution levels exceed the World Health Organization's recommended limits.
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Hanoi declared world's most polluted city
Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem. Levels of hazardous small particles, known as PM2.5,…
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HANOI >> Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world’s most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem.
Currently the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is the most polluted city in the world.
Delhi continues to choke in ‘very poor’ air quality, CAQM reimposes GRAP-3 restrictions
Delhi-NCR faces deteriorating air quality, leading to GRAP Stage 3 restrictions being reintroduced. These measures include halting non-essential construction, shifting classes online, and limiting certain vehicles.
Stricter Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 3 Reimposed In Delhi
With air quality worsening again, stricter pollution curbs under GRAP 3 were reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre's pollution watchdog, said on Friday.
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