SCMP | Updated on Nov 17, 2008 The government is going ahead with the enhancement of the waterfront at Victoria Harbour. It is also seeking to relieve traffic congestion with the construction of the Central-Wan Chai bypass. But why is it doing nothing to combat the worsening pollution in Central? Every day, passengers along Pedder [...]
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Development Rethink To Let Fresh Air Into City
SCMP | Updated on Nov 17, 2008 Improving quality of life is one of the keys to Hong Kong’s continued success. The government well knows that changing property developers’ ways is central to achieving this aim. The so-called wall effect and canyons created by cheek-by-jowl buildings are synonymous with our city, but also make our [...]
Public Urged To Check For Respiratory Illness
Anita Lam – SCMP | Updated on Nov 17, 2008 Those with a persistent cough and elderly people should be checked for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as hospital admission rates always jump during periods of cold and wet weather, a doctor has warned. Respiratory medicine expert Roland Leung said many Hongkongers were still unaware of [...]