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Source:
United Nations Environment Programme
Author(s):
Chelsea Rochman
Rachel Giles, Cindy Nguyen, Nguyen Van Cong, Ngo Thi Ngoc, Ho Thi Yen Thu,
Mai Kien Dinh
Geography:
Vietnam
Type:
Primary Data
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem
Impact theme(s):
Material Flows, Oceans
This research report quantifies and characterizes the debris, including plastic waste, in the Red River Delta. The report covers findings from analysis of five sites and aims to provide a better understanding of the level of contamination along with the impact on environmental and human health. The guide concludes by providing a comparison of the debris among sites to better understand sources and transport.
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