Vietnamese authorities enforce environmental control

Authorities in Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, have threatened to shut down a plant in Binh Dong Commune if its management does not improve air quality and dust emissions, according to Viet Nam News. The 0.5Mta facility began operations in 2012 and received upgrades in 2015 but is still reportedly affecting local villagers.

The provincial chairman, Tran Ngoc Cang, said the province wanted to relocate 427 households living near the plant, but needed VND989bn (US$44m) for the plans. The province is expected to invite independent consultants to monitor the area around the plant.