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The Air Quality News is an idea initiated by the Green Innovation and Development Centre with the desire to share the most up-to-date information on the topic of air pollution to the community. You want to receive news on the topic of air pollution, sign up for the quarterly newsletter!

AIR QUALITY INDEX AQI is a daily air quality monitoring index first established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Other countries have also built this index for themselves, including Vietnam. The AQI index focuses on alerting the possibility of health effects within hours or days after inhaling contaminated air. To make it easier for people to understand, AQI is divided into 06 levels and health effects corresponding to each level.

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AIR QUALITY MONITORING

MASKS FILTERING PM 2.5

AIR PURIFIER

GROWING MORE GREEN PLANTS

GREEN TRAFFIC

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Air quality monitoring

Measuring air quality is measuring PM 2.5 dust concentration and warning of air quality index (AQI) respectively, temperature, air humidity and CO2. Provide warnings about air pollution levels and tips for appropriate activities. Users update information on weather, air quality, pollution status in their place of residence, work agencies, etc. to have appropriate health protection measures.

PM 2.5 dust mask

PM 2.5 dust mask is a specially woven mask, the hole size in the filter membrane is 0.3 micrometer, PM 2.5 filter dust is removed. Usually should be used within 8 hours (continuous or intermittent), some types may have longer usage time (15 days with AQBlue mask) or washable for reuse (mask airphin) and some other types.

AIR PURIFIER

Air purifiers are devices that clean the air, remove micro-sized dirt and allergens in the air. Some products also have the ability to moisten the air, deodorizing brings a healthier space.

GROWING MORE GREEN PLANTS

Trees are a source of oxygen, can reduce indoor temperature and also an air filter. Some plants capable of filtering air should be grown indoors: ferns, gerberas, ornamental coconut, orchids, bamboo palm leaves, betel nuts, tiger blades, aloe vera, ….

Green traffic

Using public transport such as bus, BRT express bus, bicycle, subway,… contributes to reducing environmental pollution. It is possible to look up the most convenient route and time using the “Tim buyt” application on the phone.

Sustainable energy

Types of renewable energy include: solar, wind, rain, tide, waves and geothermal. The potential form of energy in Vietnam is solar, wind, biomass (from bagasse and corn). Equipment from this energy source can be used such as solar water heaters or rooftop solar power. Installation of solar roof power supply for households can reduce electricity bills.

Major events

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VIỆT NAM Clean air day

Location: West Lake Walking Street – Trinh Cong Son street, Hanoi

Time: 10:00 – 22:00

Date: 22, 23, December, 2018

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Seminar: Indoor air pollution – Silent killer

Location: 2nd floor, Panasonic Risupia, 90 Trai Thai Tong street, Hanoi

Time: 9:30 – 11:00

Date: 9 March, 2019

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Clean Air – Green city day

Location: Ho Guom Walking Street

Date: 1 June, 2019

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Mini clean air day 

Location: Panasonic Risupia, 90 Tran Thai Tong street, Hanoi

Date: 9,10 March, 2019

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NEWS

 

10 FACTS ABOUT AIR POLLUTION ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

 

 

 

Nobody is safe from air pollution, the United Nations warned on World Environment Day, with nine out of 10 people on the planet now breathe polluted air.

This has led to a growing, global health crisis, which already causes about 7 million deaths per year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Burning fossil fuels for power, transport and industry is a major contributor to air pollution as well as the main source of planet-warming carbon emissions — and tackling both problems together could bring substantial benefits for public health.

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STORIES

 

AN EMPTY GUESTHOUSE FILLED WITH DUST NEAR VINH TAN THERMAL POWER PLANT

 

 

I am working as a maid at the big guesthouse in the hamlet. In the past, when the coal-fired power plant was still under construction, workers from all over the country gathered, and the demand for accommodation increased, as the price of housing also increased, many people in the village also built more rooms for rent at high prices. It is not a problem if you have money, but some of them chose to borrow money from the banks. The workers stayed there for a while, but once the construction was done, they moved away, and it has been left empty since then.

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“Each voice is a breath”

Hung (Hanoi)

I only have one thing to say is that protecting the air is not the responsibility of an individual but of everyone, even the whole society.

Le Quang Huy (Grade 6, Le Quy Don Secondary School)

Today I joined in a painting activity, and it is very useful. We learned about environmental solutions and air purification. I learned that cycling will minimise environmental pollution and green trees help purify the air.

Trung (Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi)

I am very interested in this topic, because the air pollution in the North, especially in Hanoi, has caused children to suffer from mant respiratory diseases. I think that this information should be more widespread and people should be more aware of it.

Le Lan Khanh (Banker)

The level of air pollution in Vietnam is quite alarming. It feels very uncomfortable to leave the house without a mask. In the past, I rarely got sick because of the changing weather, but now I always get sick.

Tran Hai Yen (Works in Education)

The air here is polluted, more high-rise buildings, more traffic, and more dust. If we want to avoid pollution, we should plant more trees. At home, I also have lots of plant and also a mist fan with air filtration technology. Fresh air is always better than a polluted atmosphere. We could easily breathe in toxic gases that could cause diseases, and no one wants disease. Everyone wants to live in a clean, safe atmosphere.

Vu Minh Hien (Hanoi Medical University)

I think the air in Hanoi is very polluted because the allergy rate is quite high and there are lots of dust. At home, my house is always closed yet I still see a lot of dust. My two children are very prone to rhinitis, hayfever, and probably because of dust too. When we have a chance to go somewhere else, I always feel that the air is more fresh and much more pleasant. I want them to have a sense of environmental protection, understand the solutions to reduce air pollution and energy problems.

Hong (Clothing store owner)

After playing the game “Searching for clean air”, I feel that I should learn more about environmental protection, and I have learned many new things such as which trees to plant indoor.

Everyone should be responsible for the natural environment, particular the air because it affects theirs as well as their children’s health.

Linh (Hoang Mai district)

Thanks to the game “Searching for clean air”, I have learned a lot of new knowledge about solutions for a clean atmostphere, not just planting more trees. For example, by riding a bicycle or walking instead of riding a motorbike or a car, I have contributed to reducing air pollution. Besides, I save energy sources such as water sources and electricity sources.

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