By Kari Jensen, VOA News.com – 15 January 2009 Air pollution in Hong Kong has gotten so bad that some businesses are losing staff and customers. A city watchdog group says the government is not doing enough to reduce pollution, much of which comes from mainland China. Hong Kong’s skies were clear and blue when [...]
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Silence Is Not Golden
CHRISTINE LOH – SCMP – Jan 15, 2009 It’s curious, but people are not voicing their concern about air pollution to those who can most do something about it. The government needs to adopt the national environmental plan and set a good example. Civic Exchange’s full survey report, titled “Hong Kong’s Silent Epidemic” and carried [...]
Exemption From Idling Ban For Red Minibuses Too Broad
Exemption from idling ban for red minibuses too broad, greens say Peter So – Updated on Jan 15, 2009 – SCMP Green activists say proposed exemptions for red minibuses parked with idling engines are too broad. A government source said earlier that any two red minibuses plying the same route would be exempted from a [...]