An Overnight Sucess : Vietnam's Switch to Unleaded Gasoline
On July 1, 2000 Vietnam took an important environmental step by switching to ULG (Unleaded gasoline) virtually overnight. This report describes the process that lead up to this decision. It also discusses issues that Vietnam encountered as it proce...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC
2014
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2002/08/2117742/overnight-sucess-vietnams-switch-unleaded-gasoline http://hdl.handle.net/10986/19894 |
| Summary: | On July 1, 2000 Vietnam took an
important environmental step by switching to ULG (Unleaded
gasoline) virtually overnight. This report describes the
process that lead up to this decision. It also discusses
issues that Vietnam encountered as it proceeded to eliminate
LG (Leaded gasoline). After a description of the initial
attempts to eliminate leaded gasoline (LG) which began with
the passage of transport-related environmental regulations
in 1995, chapter 1 discusses: the health impacts of lead;
lead levels in Vietnam; automobile and motorcycle fleet
growth; gasoline consumption and imports; and domestic
refining. Chapter 2 describes the initial efforts, technical
and financial constrains. Chapter 3 reviews government
leadership and consensus building. Chapter 4 relates
preparations for implementation; and chapter lessons learned
for others countries. The report also contains: technical
specifications for ULG; official laws and decrees; and lists
a timetable of decisions and events. In switching to ULG,
Vietnam has shown environmental leadership and concern for
the health of its citizens. The authors commend the
Government of Vietnam for its commitment and for the
expedience with which the switch was made. By its positive
example, Vietnam can help persuade countries which still use
LPG (Leaded gasoline) to switch to ULG (Unleaded gasoline)
and to remove one of the most serious, and truly avoidable,
human threats. |
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