Ho Chi Minh City is tackling its air pollution problem head-on with a focused plan to drastically reduce vehicle emissions. By 2025, the city aims to cut down air pollution caused by traffic by a whopping 85% compared to current levels.
In the upcoming years (2024-2025), the city will implement strict measures to control emissions from vehicles. This includes better enforcement of regulations, using new technology, and spreading awareness among the public.
Recognizing that industrial emissions are also a big contributor to pollution, the city is taking steps to address this issue too. Almost all industrial facilities (97%) that produce dust and emissions will have to treat their exhaust gases to meet environmental standards.
To keep a close eye on pollution levels, the plan requires big industrial facilities to install automatic emission monitoring equipment. This gear will send data directly to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment in real time.
Through these efforts, Ho Chi Minh City is on track to become cleaner and greener, setting an example for other cities around the world.
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Source: Vietnam Insider