Mr. Truong Trung Kien, Head of the Urban Department under the HCMC People’s Council, suggested the use of various methods such as cameras or even neighboring residents to catch illegal garbage throwing red-handed. He added that fining people might not be the ideal solution since the higher the fine is, the harder for law enforcers it is to carry out; therefore, forcing law-breakers to collect trash and clean up the place could be a better method in hope of raising their awareness on wrong doings. Article 7 in Decree 167/2013 regulates in detail the right of the authorities to request garbage dumpers or people who urinate in public places to clean up these locations. He concluded that the local authorities should prioritize the public’s opinions and recommendations when tackling illegal waste disposal on canals. Sharing the same idea about camera installation, Mr. Chau Minh Hieu, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tan Binh District, reported that in 2018, his … [Read more...] about Feasible solutions for HCMC to improve canal pollution
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HCMC combating pollution in canals
One remarkable project to lessen pollution is for the canals of Tham Luong – Ben Cat – Nuoc Len. It has been launched since 2012 with the total finance of VND27,000 billion (approx. $1.165 billion), to be effective for the canal length of more than 20 kilometers through 5 districts in HCMC. After 5 years, this project is still under construction, adding more solid waste to the already full-of-rubbish canals. The foul smell has severely bothered thousands of households in these areas. Various kinds of garbage have been seen along as well as on Tham Luong Canal from Tan Ky – Tan Quy Bridge to Binh Hung Hoa Waste Treatment Plant, located in Binh Tan District, including industrial wastewater, unused materials, animal droppings, and even dangerous chemicals Similarly, on the part of Vam Thuat River located in Thoi An Ward of District 12, garbage is everywhere, stopping the water flow. Local people here are now suffered the foul smell all day. Although the local authorities … [Read more...] about HCMC combating pollution in canals
At least 20 killed in bus fire in Peru
According to Peru21 news outlet and the Andina news agency, the long-distance bus was en route from Lima to Chiclayo and full of passengers when it burst into flames. The cause of the accident has yet to be determined, said the reports. It has been the second deadly bus accident recorded in Peru since the beginning of this year. On January 25, at least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured when a passenger bus fell into a river in central Peru. … [Read more...] about At least 20 killed in bus fire in Peru
HCMC to spend $1.2 million on canal clean-up
The municipal department of transport will start implementing the clean-up project this year on Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe, Doi - Te, Tau Hu and Ben Nghe canals. The total length of all canals is nearly 25 kilometers and the total water surface area is more than 400,000 square meters. With one clean-up operation every two days, sanitation workers will pick up 35 tons of waste and water hyacinth per day, on average. According to the department of natural resources and environment, 70 percent of the waste in canals is domestic waste, including foam, nylon, discarded furniture and animal carcasses. The remaining 30 percent comprise grass and water hyacinth. The collected garbage will be taken to the Da Phuoc Landfill in Binh Chanh District. Ho Chi Minh City currently has about 170 canals nearly 700 kilometers long that are covered with water hyacinth, which prevents water flow, increases pollution in the inner city and as well as the risk of disease outbreaks. According … [Read more...] about HCMC to spend $1.2 million on canal clean-up
Pig dies en mass in Can Tho City possibly because of foot- mouth disease
These days just before Tet till now, over 100 pigs died without clear reason in Thanh Phu Commune, the communal People Committee in Co Do District yesterday said. Breeders threw away dead pigs into canals and rivers and dead animal carcasses have produced a flush of flies. Deputy Chairman of Thanh Phu Commune People’s Committee Cao Long Ho said that local forces of the commune and the district authorities have been fishing the carcasses four days; they fished tens to 20 dead pigs a day averagely. So far, animal health agency has popularized ways to bury dead animal carcasses to residents. Although reports about massive dead pigs have been sent to the province’s Animal Health Department, the cause of the deaths hasn’t been verified. According to experienced breeders, the animal died of food-mouth disease.By TUAN QUANG. - Translated by HAI SON … [Read more...] about Pig dies en mass in Can Tho City possibly because of foot- mouth disease