VinBus will operate completely under the non-profit model in order to contribute to the construction of a civilised and modern public transport system, reducing air and noise pollution for Vietnam’s major cities.
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Fighting climate change with bamboo
Eleven percent of CO2 emissions are attributed to embodied emission which refers to carbon that is released during the construction process and material manufacturing. Use of bamboo can reduce this.
Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030
Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, corn and livestock production,
Kachin jade mining violates indigenous rights and destroys indigenous land
Hpakant resident Lamawng La Tawng says that jade companies have failed to consider the environmental consequences of mining in the region, leading to the lasting damage of what should have been designated protected land.
Opposition to Myitsone Dam Will Be Outgoing Chinese Ambassador’s Chief Legacy
The general public in Myanmar will mostly remember the Chinese ambassador as the pushy figure who aggressively lobbied for the resumption of the controversial Chinese-backed Myitsone mega dam project.
Why the Melting of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Glaciers Matters
The entire region whose rivers are fed by this water source, including the Mekong, is headed for an immense climate crisis by 2100, scientists warn.
Save the Irrawaddy by Offering Compensation
We the peoples of Myanmar, with roots in different parts of the country, may differ in ethnicity, language and faith systems, but when it comes to saving the Irrawaddy, we are of one mind.