Vietnam, US launch Danang dioxin clean-up
Vietnam and the United States on Tuesday launched the second phase of a dioxin clean-up in Danang, where millions of litres of Agent Orange were stored during the war between the former enemies.
Vietnam and the United States on Tuesday launched the second phase of a dioxin clean-up in Danang, where millions of litres of Agent Orange were stored during the war between the former enemies.
Environment
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Environment
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Environment
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Engineering
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Engineering
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Space Exploration
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Space Exploration
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Other
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Environment
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Environment
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