Around the world, unsafe recycling of lead batteries (mainly from cars) is widespread. Perry Gottesfeld of Occupational Knowledge International (a San Francisco-based organization that campaigns worldwide against industrial pollution) called lead pollution “the most serious health threat to children”. In Senegal, 18 children died within three months of cerebral palsy caused by lead poisoning from a battery recycling plant on the outskirts of Dakar. In addition to those 18 children, hundreds more children in the residential area were poisoned. A person cooks lead manually in the Pesarean (Indonesia). Image source: Pure Earth On the other side of California, a giant lead smelter is located in the city of Torreon (Mexico), which has a history of childhood blood poisoning in the neighborhood and stretches back half a century. Air, soil and water pollution has long been documented around small and large lead smelting and recycling plants. Doctors all know that lead can be easily inhaled or swallowed, and when it enters the bloodstream, lead dust will immediately travel from the digestive tract to the brain. On the other hand, it should be known that lead is a potent neurotoxin and at no level has ever been deemed safe. Besides causing fever and affecting the gastrointestinal tract, lead poisoning also damages intellectual development in young children even at a low dose, reduces intelligence quotient (IQ), loss of attention. , and emotional disorders. Workers disintegrate car batteries in preparation for lead recycling in Patna, India. Image source: Pure Earth Lead poisoning is also believed to be the cause of outbreaks of violent behavior in communities in the United States and around the world. The UNICEF report noted: Lead wreaks havoc on the body in a silent way. One-third of children worldwide are suffering from lead poisoning from recycled batteries and other sources. Fatty profits but a danger to human health An estimated 85% of the lead used today is in batteries, mainly used in cars. And when the battery runs out, 99% of the expired battery will be recycled to create a new battery. The recycling battery business is very lucrative, this is a money-making business. Tens of thousands of people breaking batteries and smelters around the world are looking for ways to monetize it, collecting an abundance of used batteries and turning them into brand-new products. According to the International Lead Association, in London: “More than 6 million tons of lead are collected each year. Lead batteries are the most recycled consumer product in the world, thanks to recycling they no longer have to be mined.” Because of very little regulation, in many countries around the world, small-scale operators compete with the legal battery industry. “Total half of all batteries are in the informal economy, where unregulated and often illegal recycling processes have broken battery cases, spilling lead acid and dust into the ground. Lead smelting in open-air furnaces has spewed toxic fumes and dust around residential areas,” according to a report published in June 2020 by Pure Earth and UNICEF. With the rapid development of African economies, more than 800,000 tons of lead leach out of batteries each year on the subcontinent. And the consequences for human health and the environment have already begun to emerge. Two years ago, Mr. Gottesfeld completed research showing that lead poisoning had spread to the land around battery recycling plants in crowded slums or near schools in cities such as Dar es. Salaam (Tanzania), Lagos (Nigeria) and the port of Tema (Ghana). Lead contaminated soil is excavated in Dong Mai ward (Hanoi, Vietnam). Image source: Pure Earth In addition to Africa facing serious lead poisoning problems, Southeast Asia is also facing a similar crisis. Mr. Bill Daniell (School of Public Health, University of Washington) is the lead author of a 2015 study on lead exposure around Dong Mai ward (Ha Dong district, Hanoi), where many households are engaged in recycling. battery processing. More than 100 children in Dong Mai were tested and all showed high blood lead levels of more than ¼/45 micrograms/decilit, which is nine times the safe limit in the US. In India, a study published in 2019 by Toxics Link (an NGO based in New Delhi) announced that 90% of lead batteries in India in recycling plants are in the informal sector. awake. The study mapped residential areas in major cities like New Delhi, where lead-battery recycling plants operate without any official supervision. Nguyen Thanh Hai ( According to e360.yale.edu )

The weekend resort Thanh’s husband designed for his family. The entire campus was designed and built by her husband, Khong Thanh, within 2 months. In which, the house has 6 closed bedrooms in a circular shape, with thatched roofs. In addition, the house also has a swimming pool, sauna, mini golf course, garden, fruit trees. “I want home to be a place to return to, a place to save beautiful memories of each family member,” said Khong Thanh. This house was originally built with the purpose of serving as a resort, but Ms. Thanh’s family lives here quite a lot. Therefore, she also arranged and decorated meticulously like a house in the street. “With such a spacious area, husband and wife can design many types of modern villas. However, we like the rustic life a bit, live in townhouses a lot, so we want to be in harmony with nature. In addition, building in this form is quite fast, not as difficult and sophisticated as building a villa, “said Thanh. The gate is made of wood and the stone fence runs around the garden. The house is built in a circular shape, with thatched roofs against heat. In front is the swimming pool. Swimming pool has a separate area for children. Around the homeowner planted many trees and planned a separate place to plant fruit trees. Air conditioning water tank. The hut is also covered with leaves, surrounded by flowers and ornamental plants. The path in the house is paved with bricks. The garden is installed with an automatic watering system. Modern bedroom design. The master bedroom of the couple, slightly classically designed. In the room there is a dressing table and a shelf for bags. Inside the house at night. The lobby leads to the bedrooms. The house is made in a circle, this is the center in the middle, surrounded by a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room. The golf course serves the sports needs of Thanh’s husband. During the holidays, her family mostly lives here. Lawn and swing for “little princess”. The kitchen and dining room can accommodate about 12 people. Due to the large family here, Ms. Thanh invests in many modern equipment, including a toaster.

Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel & Spa is located at 32 Lo Su, a 1-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. The hotel has 15 floors, of which from the 13th to the 15th floor is Diamond Sky Bar, which is considered as one of the hotels with the most comfortable and luxurious rooftop area in Hanoi Old Quarter area. The hotel’s rooftop area can accommodate 70 guests, designed to simulate the image of a piano, cleverly combined with green spaces to create a very unique attraction. Coming here, visitors have the opportunity to admire the beautiful panorama of the city with a 360-degree view of the old town of Hoan Kiem Lake and 5 bridges spanning the Red River. In the evening, visitors can enjoy the bustling and bustling scene of the Capital, and the shimmering beauty when the city lights up. The service of the rooftop area of ​​Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel & Spa is also highly appreciated. On the world famous travel website TripAdvisor, a foreign tourist commented: “This is the perfect place to rest in the middle of the city. Great view overlooking both Hoan Kiem Lake and the old town, good live music and beautiful scenery. good drinks”. (Photo taken at the time when international tourists welcome the New Year 2019 in Hanoi).

Illustration. Image source: Internet Resources: 400 gr bok choy 1 tablespoon olive oil Black pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 teaspoon sugar 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon white sesame seeds Preheat the oven to about 200 degrees Celsius Wash the bok choy, cut off the bottom stem, cut it in half lengthwise Make the sauce: mix soy sauce, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, stir well and set aside. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper, and place in the oven. Bake for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle with sauce and serve immediately. Fried mushroom chips Illustration. Image source: Internet Resources: 10 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms Chickpeas: 3 bunches Garlic: 1 bulb Satay: 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning seeds, monosodium glutamate: 1 teaspoon each. Oyster oil: 2 tsp. Making: Peeled garlic, minced Vegetables are picked up, washed with water, and dried. Shiitake mushrooms soaked in hot water to bloom evenly. Then take the scissors to cut off the mushroom legs, which one is big, you can cut it in half You build a pot of water, when the water boils, you put the cabbage in the ceiling briefly, then take out the basket to drain. Put the pan on the stove, add a little oil, then add the garlic and fry until fragrant. Next, add the mushrooms and stir for a minute, on high heat. Then, you add the vegetables to stir-fry, add satay, oyster sauce, monosodium glutamate, seasoning seeds, and stir well. You sauté the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Scoop the vegetables onto a plate and decorate to your liking. Stir-fried cabbage with chicken Illustration. Image source: Internet Resources: 180g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons oil 240g bok choy, washed and finely chopped 2.5 cm ginger, peeled, thinly sliced Spice ½ tbsp soy sauce ½ tbsp cornstarch Sauce ½ tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons water ¼ teaspoon sesame oil v White pepper 1 teaspoon white wine ½ teaspoon sugar Making: Marinate the chicken with the seasoning ingredients for 10 minutes. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the chicken and stir-fry quickly until the chicken is white. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Add ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan and stir well. Add vegetables, stir well. Add the sauce to the pan and continue sautéing until the vegetables are cooked but still retain their natural green color. Put the fried chicken with cabbage on a plate and enjoy!

The apartment is so hot and hot that the living space becomes stuffy. People living in apartments often suffer from hot air and direct sunlight will suffer health problems, and furniture will also be damaged quickly. Western-facing or western-facing apartments have high heat absorption. (Illustration) If you are facing the above problems, homeowners need to apply anti-heat measures based on 3 basic principles, which are: Reducing the absorption of heat into the apartment; create natural ventilation; and increased insulation. Reduce heat absorption Hot air from the outside enters the apartment through a wall or window surface. Therefore, to reduce heat absorption, homeowners should use light-colored wall paint or furniture. Limit the use of glassware on balconies or windows. If the glass cannot be replaced, cover it with insulating glass paper, curtain or curtain. It is recommended that the insulating glass be used in western windows. (Illustration) To cool down the apartment, homeowners should plant many trees. This not only makes the space more green, but also helps to make the air cleaner. Create natural airflow In order for the living space to be naturally ventilated, the first thing homeowners need to do is arrange interior items neatly and intelligently. There should be one window in the air-inlet direction and one in the out-air direction. A neat and reasonable interior layout also contributes to natural airflow. (Illustration) Heat absorption in closed walls will make the apartment hotter. Therefore, homeowners avoid sealing the wall area where sunlight shines on. Insulation There are many methods of insulating the wall of an apartment in the West, where it is exposed to the heat every day. Homeowners can refer to popular insulation materials on the market today. Plasterboard helps insulate the wall of the apartment quite well. Plaster has good sound insulation, high aesthetics. Plaster can be combined with other insulation materials such as glass wool or PU foam sheet. An insulated air bag is also an effective option. This airbag is constructed of pure aluminum film, helping the apartment to resist heat during sunny days or release heat in winter. Planting lots of trees on a balcony is also an effective way to combat heat. (Illustration) An equally effective method of insulation is the use of PU foam insulation. This material has quite good sound insulation, but homeowners should combine with plaster walls to create more aesthetics. At a balcony or window, where it is directly affected by sunlight, homeowners should use insulating glass instead of ordinary glass. More simply, you can use curtains or blinds to shield. Along with that, use heat insulation paints and bricks. Growing trees on the balcony is also a solution with many benefits. Trees help reduce heat absorption, while purifying the air and preventing dirt from entering the house from the outside. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

1 kg of chicken breast meat (breast meat) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 5 lemongrass branches 1 fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons of sugar 4 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon salt 100 grams of lemon leaves 10 grams of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon of cashew color 2 packs of five flavors 10 grams of chili powder 200 grams of fresh chili Making: – Wash the chicken, soak it with white wine to deodorize, rinse, and drain. – Lemongrass peel off old skin, cut it short, crush. – Wash the lemon leaves, divide into 3 equal parts. In which two parts remain the same. A finely chopped part. – Boil chicken with ginger and lemongrass to reduce fishy smell. – When the chicken is cooked, remove the meat from the plate and let it cool. Tear the chicken into strands. – Put the torn chicken in another pot. One by one add pepper, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, cashew color, turmeric powder, chili powder, five flavors, one part chopped lemon leaf, 100 grams of fresh chili and mix well. Let the meat soak in for about 2 hours or overnight. – After marinating, add 100 grams of fresh chili and the rest of the lime leaves. – Heat oil-free fryer for 3 minutes at 120 degrees. Then put the marinated meat in the pot. – Depending on the type of oil-free fryer in your house, it can be divided into 2-3 batches. Each batch will need to be dried 2 times. Each drying time, you set the mode for 10 minutes at 120 degrees. Note: Should not be too thick for each batch of drying, it will be difficult to dry and crispy. Finished products: – After 2 drying times, each batch of dry chicken will taste spicy, sweet, crunchy and fragrant lemongrass, lime leaves. – You can eat spicy shredded chicken or served with rice, bread, and sticky rice. Preservation: – Let the dried spicy chicken cool, put in the box to use gradually. – Store in a cool, dry place. Good luck!