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An Giang voters call for erosion control and review of stone mining
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An Giang voters call for erosion control and review of stone mining

From Tuổi Trẻ · (9m ago) Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Voters in An Giang province have urged the government to implement solutions for preventing riverbank erosion and to reconsider stone mining activities.
  • Concerns were raised about residents living in unsafe conditions along rivers due to a lack of unified regulations for construction in high-risk erosion areas.
  • Citizens also expressed worries about the environmental and historical impact of stone mining in the Bảy Núi region, advocating for the preservation of its unique landscape and cultural value.

Constituents in An Giang province have voiced critical concerns regarding riverbank erosion and the environmental impact of resource extraction, urging decisive government action. At a recent meeting, residents living along rivers highlighted the precariousness of their situation, emphasizing the urgent need for unified national regulations to govern construction in areas prone to erosion and ensure their safety.

Không thể để nơi làm kiểu này, nơi khác làm kiểu khác, trong khi người dân vẫn phải sống thấp thỏm trên những bờ sông nguy hiểm

— VoterExpressing concern over inconsistent regulations for construction in erosion-prone areas.

The call for standardized legal frameworks underscores a desire for consistent safety measures, preventing a patchwork of local rules that leave communities vulnerable. The sentiment expressed by one constituent, "We cannot have one place doing it this way and another doing it that way, while people continue to live precariously on dangerous riverbanks," reflects a widespread anxiety about the lack of cohesive policy.

An Giang có núi, có đồng bằng, có sông ngòi và hệ sinh thái đặc trưng. Bảy Núi không chỉ là tài nguyên thiên nhiên mà còn gắn với lịch sử, văn hóa của vùng đất này. Không thể để tình trạng khai thác quá mức làm ảnh hưởng cảnh quan và hệ sinh thái

— VoterHighlighting the unique value of the Bảy Núi region and advocating for its protection.

Furthermore, significant apprehension surrounds the ongoing stone mining operations in the Bảy Núi region. Citizens argue that this area, characterized by its unique geological formations and historical significance shaped over millennia, requires careful preservation. They advocate for prioritizing the development of eco-tourism and cultural heritage sites over unchecked resource exploitation. The plea to protect Bảy Núi, recognized not only for its natural beauty but also its deep historical and cultural roots, highlights a growing awareness of the need for sustainable development that balances economic interests with environmental and cultural conservation.

Những khu vực thường xuyên xảy ra sạt lở, sụt lún phải được tính toán quy hoạch, di dời dân cư theo lộ trình phù hợp để người dân yên tâm sinh sống

— Võ Thị Ánh XuânEmphasizing the need for planned relocation of residents from erosion-prone areas.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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