Hanoi grapples with severe air pollution, ranking among the world's worst, with weak enforcement and stifled criticism.

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, faces severe air pollution, ranking among the world's worst, due to coal plants, factories, motorbike exhaust, and construction. Despite government plans, enforcement is weak, and critics say the imprisonment of environmentalists and journalists stifles efforts to address the issue. The pollution costs Vietnam over $13 billion yearly and exceeds WHO limits, but few preventive measures have been taken by authorities.

March 01, 2025
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