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Old forests cut down as Chinese traders order unripe beans
24/06/2014|03:02:00
Forests in the districts of Son Ha, Tay Tra and Son Tay in the central province of Quang Ngai are being cut down to sell unripe Sterculia lychnophora beans, which locals call “uoi”, to sell to Chinese businesspeople.
Vietnam's coral reefs face extinction
23/06/2014|09:52:00
Although Vietnam is among the countries with the most vibrant coral reefs, many species existing in this biosphere are on the verge of extinction as a result of over exploitation.
Biogas projects reduce carbon emissions
09/06/2014|11:00:00
Hundreds of households in the southern city of Can Tho profit not only by converting animal waste to fuel for lighting purposes and cooking but also by contributing to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sell carbon credits.