My hometown is Ha Noi. The environment here is very polluted, I think. Hanoi’s most preferred use of transportation is motorcycles and mopeds. The majority use motorcycles and mopeds because they are cheaper than cars, and when there is traffic, it is the quickest use of transportation. Motorcycles are the biggest cause for their current air pollution. The locals believe they can avoid the situation and fix it in the future, but the local government and environmental groups think otherwise.The air pollution is contaminating the environment and risking people’s health.
Hanoi is attempting to combat the air pollution. Aside from creating awareness of air pollution, Vietnam has devised multiple solutions that will reduce air pollution. The main idea is to try to get more vehicles off the road, so more pollutants get out of the air. The Ministry of Transport has proposed to restrict car access to downtown areas, to invest more sidewalks and electric vehicles, and changing school and business hours. The changing of school hours is a significant movement, and it is meant to reduce traffic during peak hours and has already taken effect in parts of Hanoi.
