Dioxin-contaminated soil clean-up project started
A dioxin-contaminated soil clean-up project at A So Airport in A Luoi district, central Thua Thien-Hue province, began on October 2.
At the event (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - A dioxin-contaminated soil clean-up
project at A So Airport in A Luoi district, central Thua Thien-Hue province,
began on October 2.
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh and leaders of ministries, agencies, and international organisations attended the opening.
From 1961 to 1971, over 432,800 gallons of defoliants containing 11 kg of dioxin were stored at the airport. Nearly 16,000 local residents have been infected with Agent Orange/dioxin as a result, including 5,000 in A Luoi district.
A survey revealed that as many as 35,000 cu.m. of dioxin-contaminated soil at the airport needs to be treated.
Approved by the Defence Ministry in March, the project will be carried out over two years by the Chemicals Command, using landfill technology./.
Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh and leaders of ministries, agencies, and international organisations attended the opening.
From 1961 to 1971, over 432,800 gallons of defoliants containing 11 kg of dioxin were stored at the airport. Nearly 16,000 local residents have been infected with Agent Orange/dioxin as a result, including 5,000 in A Luoi district.
A survey revealed that as many as 35,000 cu.m. of dioxin-contaminated soil at the airport needs to be treated.
Approved by the Defence Ministry in March, the project will be carried out over two years by the Chemicals Command, using landfill technology./.
You should also see
Vuong Dinh Hue permitted to cease holding positions, working
The 13th Party Central Committee on April 26 agreed to let Vuong Dinh Hue cease holding the positions of Politburo member, member of the 13th Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in the 2021 - 2026 tenure.
See more
Society
Hanoi among world’s 100 smartest cities
The capital of Hanoi was named the world’s 97th smartest city, moving up three places from its ranking in 2023, according to the 2024 Smart City Index.
Society
Hanoi Great Souvenirs 2024 kicks off
The Hanoi Great Souvenirs 2024 fair opened at the Hanoi Museum on April 25, offering a venue for businesses and producers to showcase cultural and souvenir products.
Society
Documents, artifacts related to Dien Bien Phu Campaign unveiled in Yen Bai
More than 200 precious artifacts, photos and documents related to the Dien Bien Phu Campaign have been announced in the northern province of Yen Bai, demonstrating activities taken by the provincial Party Organisation, administration, army and people to serve the campaign 70 years ago.
Society
French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit
The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga against US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam.
Society
Kon Tum culinary contest honours 120 dishes from local ginseng
An international culinary contest opened in Tu Mo Rong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on April 25 set a record by making 120 dishes using bastard ginseng (codonopsis tangshen), a medicinal plant grown in the locality.
