Straw was piled up and burned by people, causing smoldering smoke to spread everywhere, spreading to the highway. Photo: Le Phu/ Newspaper As part of the series of events “Air pollution and our responsibilities”, the Science and Development Newspaper of Spark Magazine in collaboration with the Center for Living and Learning for the environment, the community (Live and Learn), the Internet. The Vietnam Clean Air Network (VCAP) organized an online seminar on the topic “Straw burning: Don’t waste gold and lessons from the community”. This is an opportunity for experts and businesses to share about applying local solutions to reuse straw, the challenges faced when completely ending burning straw in the field. Master Nguyen Thi Yen, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Center for Organic Agriculture (Vietnam Agricultural Academy) said: In the winter-spring crop of 2021, there are at least 6 suburban districts of Hanoi (Soc Son, Dan Phuong) , Thanh Oai, Chuong My, Dong Anh, Ba Vi) with more than 1,000 hectares of fields applying straw treatment solutions to replace burning. Activities such as training the core group of farmers; deploying communication through online and group channels; technical guidance, practice handling solutions; Budget support for localities, cooperatives, farmers to access probiotics or collect straw has been implemented… Since then, many models and initiatives have been encouraged to be implemented such as: Association Women in Soc Son district process rice straw into organic fertilizer, Dan Phuong District Farmers’ Union distributes bio-products, Ba Vi district farmers collect straw and mill straw to make fodder for cattle… Ms. Truong Thi Thanh Nhan, Vice Chairwoman of the Women’s Union of Soc Son district, said that the collection of recycled straw into microbial fertilizer was implemented in Duc Hoa and Xuan Thu communes. In addition to propaganda to raise awareness for farmers, the District Women’s Union also helps households collect rice straw and compost 60 mounds (2 quintals of straw/mound), process it into micro-fertilizer, contributing to reducing reduce the burning of straw. Mr. Nguyen Tuong Hung, Director of Pho Hien Machine Co., Ltd. shared that the company is currently processing rice straw by using a straw roll machine in combination with a local plow to collect straw; technical support and consumption of the output straw. The advantage of the straw rolling machine is that it has a reasonable price, only about 5-10 million / machine. Harvest time is from 1-2 days after reaping and before plowing, yield from 1.5-3 ha/shift/hour. The straw roll has a diameter of 50cm, a width of 70cm, weighs from 12-14 kg, easy to carry, transport… At the seminar, the speakers and businesses answered some questions from readers related to the reuse of straw. The experts discussed and proposed some solutions using different technologies to continue using rice straw, increasing the value of straw in agriculture; can be applied from large scale for enterprises, cooperatives to small farmers. According to statistics from the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, it is estimated that each year, the city generates over 1 million tons of rice straw and agricultural by-products. In which, the amount of straw burned in the field is about 352,000 tons (accounting for 33.7%). The burning of rice straw produces CO gas – a very toxic gas that can be deadly, and at the same time causes smoke and dust affecting road and air traffic safety in the area. In addition, according to experts, the nutrient content in straw ash is very low, so it has no effect on soil improvement.

Carrot juice Carrot juice actually offers many health benefits. Drinking carrot juice properly not only beautifies the skin, protects the eyes but is also good for the immune system. Because carrots are rich in beta croten, a precursor to vitamin A, protect the eyes, prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. Vitamin A in carrots helps smooth skin, beautiful glow, antioxidants detoxify the body. Carrot juice is rich in fiber and low in calories, so it is suitable for people on a weight loss diet. This is a suitable drink in the hot season, can be combined with pineapple, orange to add flavor. Bitter gourd tea Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, is a healthy food. It is also found in bitter melon that contains a rich content of vitamin C among the top vegetables. Daily use can help the body strengthen resistance, kill bacteria and viruses. Use bitter melon to cook drinks or prepare soups in meals or use daily tea to dissipate heat, reduce fever, relieve colds and enhance resistance. If users find it difficult to eat because bitter melon is too bitter, after washing it, cut it in half and remove all the intestines, and soak it in water for about 15 minutes, it is also effective to reduce bitterness. Note that the bitter melon will not be sliced ​​thin and then soaked in water because then the bitter melon will lose its aroma and reduce the nutrients contained in it. Pineapple juice Pineapple is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B1, phosphorus, calcium, iron, lipid, protein, fiber … are essential nutrients for the body. Pineapple is a good food to help keep bones strong, reduce arthritis, fight cancer, lose weight, protect eyes and improve digestive system. Vitamin C in pineapple is a good antioxidant, helps strengthen resistance, prevent free radicals, beautify skin, fight aging, reduce damage from the sun. Eating pineapple also helps reduce stress, stress, helps study and work more effectively. Pineapple juice supports effective weight loss and fat burning. Vitamin B in pineapple has the effect of beautifying the skin, preventing dry skin, providing moisture to the hair. The scent of pineapple helps you to reduce feelings of stress and fatigue. In the hot summer, you don’t want to eat anything, having a cup of cool, sweet and sour pineapple juice will help cool down quickly, and add vitamins and nutrients to the body to fight fatigue and discomfort. Types of beans Beans such as green beans, soybeans, red beans or black beans can all be cooked as tea. To make the water more delicious, before cooking, you should roast the beans until they are cooked (not too yellow to avoid degrading beans). Then, this bean can be soaked in a thermos and used as tea, drinking during the day. Alternatively, you can put the beans in a pot to cook like a tea with a little sugar and drink it with ice or keep it in the fridge for later use. Most of the above-mentioned beans have soldering properties, helping to clear heat and detoxify very well. In terms of nutrition, beans contain high levels of protein, lipid, glucide and a lot of essential amino acids that are good for the body. Not only that, beans also contain many important vitamins such as vitamin A 5mg, B1 0.5mg, B2 0.21mg. Using beans in addition to cooling also helps beautiful and smooth skin. Cucumber juice Cucumber is effective in clearing heat, detoxifying, and diuretic. Cucumber contains more than 90% water, rich in fiber, minerals for the body and low in calories. Besides, cucumber also provides a huge amount of nutrients for the human body including vitamin A, vitamin B such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, vitamin C, anti-aging agent and many other nutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium … . Cucumbers are washed, peeled and eaten raw or juiced. Drinking cucumber water helps maintain the digestive system due to its high fiber content, beautiful skin, acne prevention, and improved skin pigmentation. Especially insoluble fiber in cucumber helps food move through the digestive tract easily. In addition, putting cucumbers in a jar, adding water, adding ice is also a great drink, because drinking water with cucumber helps the body retain water, helping to eliminate toxins in the body.

German National Railway Company Deutsche Bahn (DB) high-speed train at the station in Munich, Germany, February 10, 2020. Photo: AFP / VNA The joint announcement stated that the BDL and DB aim to attract about 4.3 million passengers shifting from air to rail for domestic travel in the medium term. The program will also seek to increase the number of trains connecting to international flights, make the transfer between aircraft and train travel easier, and shorten the transit time by mid-rail. major cities of Germany. Through this partnership, the BDL and DB hope that CO2 emissions from Germany’s domestic air traffic can be reduced by a sixth. According to the German Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the country’s transport sector emissions in 2020 will decrease by 11.4% year-on-year, mainly due to the low Use a car more – especially for long-distance journeys – in the first blockade. The ministry noted that the COVID-19 pandemic also had a significant impact on Germany’s domestic aviation industry. By 2020, the CO2 generated by the sector is 60% less than the year before, thanks to travel warnings, blockades and canceled vacations. The German government is aiming to reduce emissions in the transport sector by almost 42% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

On April 6, the Ministry of Transport issued Circular 6/2021 regulating national technical regulations on level 5 emissions for new manufactured, assembled and imported cars. Accordingly, the national technical regulation QCVN 109: 2021 of the Ministry of Transport applies to the following subjects: production, assembly establishments or organizations and individuals importing cars; agencies, organizations and individuals involved in the testing and certification of quality, technical safety and environmental protection for cars. The types of cars to be applied in this Regulation include cars with at least four wheels, classified as low-volume cars and high-standard-volume cars (explained in points 4.1 and 4.2, Article 4, Part I of the Regulation). According to this Circular, level 5 (Level 5) is a standard of testing and limits for pollutants contained in the exhaust gas corresponding to the Euro 5 level specified in the technical regulations on motor vehicle emissions of the Commission. The United Nations European Economic Commission (ECE) applies to new imported, assembled and manufactured motor vehicles. Regulations on level 5 emission standards. Notably, this regulation does not apply to the following types of cars: Cars designed and manufactured to run on all types of terrain and roads that do not belong to the road traffic system; electric cars (cars that use electricity only as the driving force). Circular 6/2021 of the Ministry of Transport takes effect from January 1, 2022.