Karen Wong – The Standard Monday, March 31, 2008 Over the past decade, words like global warming, pollution, and recycling have become part of the everyday vocabulary. Andrew Thomson, chief executive officer of The Business Environment Council, has been one of the strongest proponents of environmental protection, pushing forth agendas to make Hong Kong a [...]
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High Levy A Poor Excuse For Delaying Electronic Toll
Updated on Mar 30, 2008 – South China Morning Post Any road scheme that can reduce traffic and air pollution is bound to enjoy extensive support. Survey after survey has shown people are prepared to support tough measures – and pay for them – to improve the environment. A report by the Council for Sustainable [...]
Better Air Quality Engagement
Council for Sustainable Development’s Report on the Better Air Quality Engagement Process Hong Kong has wrestled with the challenges of development over the years. Transformed from a manufacturing-based city to becoming a provider of the sleek service operations that are now on offer, Hong Kong has been successful in re-inventing itself as the need calls. [...]
Smoke And Mirrors On Pollution
Stephen Brown – Friday, December 21, 2007 – The Standard It must have come as a bit of a surprise to the administration during the week when the Council for Sustainable Development announced it had carried out a public opinion survey on air pollution. The survey of 81,000 people assessed their views on air quality. [...]