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Warawut wants PM2.5 problem to be fully resolved by 2022

Warawut wants PM2.5 problem to be fully resolved by 2022

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Warawut Silpa-archa on Monday (November 18) briefed the Senate about the obstacles to solving the problem of particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometre, or PM 2.5.

Senator Yongyuth Sarasombat said the problem has persisted for long but awareness has increased of late because of air-quality measurements.
“Despite the limited budget to solve the problem, we have received collaboration from numerous agencies, including the Interior Ministry, to deal with the PM2.5 issue, especially in the nine northern provinces,” the minister said. “Also, the PM2.5 problem is caused by burning activities in neighbouring countries”.
Warawut added that in order to achieve a practical resolution of the problem, it was important to educate the local people about the situation while the law should be enforced seriously. 
“Relevant agencies, particularly, the ministries of Interior, Transport and Resources and Environment, as well as provincial governors and marshals must coordinate their actions to completely resolve the PM2.5 problem before 2022,” he said.
Senator Yongyuth suggested that provinces suffering from pollution should report their problem every 15 days, while a subcommittee should be appointed to support the operation. Moreover, environmental ambassadors should be promoted to improve international communication.

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