Ninh Binh Province Halts Limestone Quarrying for Endangered Primate Sanctuary
Ninh Binh Province in Vietnam has made a strategic shift, limiting limestone quarrying and establishing a 3,182-hectare sanctuary to protect the habitat of the endangered Kim Bang's golden langur. This decision signals a move towards a sustainable economic model, balancing short-term GDP growth with ecological preservation.
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