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The impacts of mineral exploitation on the environment and people in Thai Nguyen

Case study: Khanh Hoa coal mine, Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam

Introduction

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THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN THE AREA OF THAI NGUYEN CITY

During the developing process, the economic production activities have produced a great deal of waste, especially harmful waste. In Viet Nam in general and Thai Nguyen in particular, due to the diversity and rapid development of various types of industry, the hazardous wastes that are mentioned above become more and more. The more wastes are generated; the more serious threats affect environment and human health.

I. Situation

1. Household waste

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Pollution in Hoang Van Thu Paper Stock Company

submitted by Le Quang Tien - November 1, 2013

Until visiting Cau river flowing Hoang Van Thu paper stock company, we just can understand thoroughly sufferings of local residents. Stagnant sewage in drains released into lake and smells fetid whenever it is scorching. The polluted situation impacts seriously on health and daily activities of inhabitants who live in and around the company.

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Water Pollution in Cau River, Thai Nguyen

submitted by Le Quang Tien - November 1, 2013

In recent years, the economy of our country has been strengthened and developed towards industrialization and modernization. Along with this is the rapid growth of population and urbanization process. This has a positive influence on the development of socio-economy, however, this process also causes considerable pressures on environmental resources in Vietnam. The problems of land, water and air pollution ... has been becoming a great challenge. In which, water pollution, especially pollution in industrial zones, urban areas and factories... is currently one of the frustrating problems.

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