ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
New beech species found in Xuan Son Park
11/02/2015|01:34:00
PHU THO (VNS) — Scientists have discovered two new species of beech, scientifically known as Castanopsis grandicicatricata and Castanopsis multiporcata, in Xuan Son National Park in the northern Phu Tho Province.
Bac Giang to host national water event
11/02/2015|01:30:00
HA NOI (VNS) — A national campaign will take place in northern Bac Giang province on March 19 and 20 in honour of World Water Day on March 22, according to the Directorate of Water Resources.
Solid waste piling up as Viet Nam industrialises
10/02/2015|10:03:00
Solid waste continues to increase rapidly throughout the country, and is expected to reach a high rate of 44 million tonnes annually, starting this year, a report from the Centre for Environmental Monitoring Portal (CEM) has warned.