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What percentage of respondents are worried about air pollution?
What percentage of respondents are worried about air pollution?
Which source of information do the highest percentage of Vietnamese respondents use to get information about the environment?
Which source of information do the highest percentage of Vietnamese respondents use to get information about the environment?
What percentage of Vietnamese respondents are taking action to protect the environment by purchasing eco-friendly products?
What percentage of Vietnamese respondents are taking action to protect the environment by purchasing eco-friendly products?
What is the estimated annual economic loss due to ambient air pollution in Vietnam?
What is the estimated annual economic loss due to ambient air pollution in Vietnam?
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What is the ranking of Vietnam in terms of pollution-linked deaths in the Western Pacific?
What is the ranking of Vietnam in terms of pollution-linked deaths in the Western Pacific?
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What percentage of Vietnamese respondents are paying more attention to environmental issues compared to the previous year?
What percentage of Vietnamese respondents are paying more attention to environmental issues compared to the previous year?
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What is the most common environmental concern among Vietnamese citizens?
What is the most common environmental concern among Vietnamese citizens?
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What percentage of pollution-linked deaths in Vietnam are due to air pollution?
What percentage of pollution-linked deaths in Vietnam are due to air pollution?
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Study Notes
The Self-Transcendence Race
- A super-ultra-mega-marathon that covers a distance of 3,100 miles
- The race is held on a single block in New York City, which contestants run around for 51 days
- The race is equivalent to running two full marathons every day for almost two months straight
The Daily Routine of Contestants
- Wake up at 6am and run for 18 hours on a concrete surface
- Try to fit in a couple of pre-made meals during the running period
- Sleep for a few hours before repeating the cycle for 51 days
- Contestants have to forgo their six-hour rest period, which means no leisure activities like TV, video games, or socializing with friends
Motivation of Contestants
- Some contestants participate in the race because they enjoy running
- Others are disciples of the Bengali Guru Sri Chinmoy and believe that taking on physical challenges is part of their spirituality
- The race requires immense willpower and determination to complete
Environmental Concerns in Vietnam
- 79% of Vietnamese citizens are worried about air pollution, making it the top environmental concern.
- 71% of citizens are concerned about water pollution, followed by food contamination (62%), plastic waste pollution (59%), and deforestation (55%).
Concerns and Demographics
- 84% of respondents pay higher attention to environmental issues than the previous year, while 14% remain the same.
- Females and older individuals tend to be more concerned about environmental issues than males and younger people.
Environmental Information Sources
- 67% of Vietnamese citizens get environmental information from TV.
- 60% get information from Facebook, and 56% from online news sites.
Actions to Protect the Environment
- 67% of citizens purchase eco-friendly products to protect the environment.
- 66% adopt savings habits, and 63% save electricity.
Air Pollution in Vietnam
- Air pollution in Hanoi and HCMC has worsened in recent years due to exhaust fumes, factory smoke, and construction dust.
- Vietnam suffers an estimated $10.8-13.2 billion worth of economic loss due to ambient air pollution each year, equivalent to 5% of GDP.
- In 2017, an estimated 71,365 Vietnamese people lost their lives to pollution, including 50,232 to air pollution.
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A quiz about the Self-Transcendence Race, a super-ultra-mega-marathon that is considered a torturous and mind-numbing experience. Test your knowledge about this extreme endurance race.
