Yesterday the air pollution in Hong Kong is serious. The air pollution index in Central reaches 172 which is the second high record since 2000. The roadside readings in Causeway Bay and Mong Kok were also serious, recorded 142 and 135 respectively. The cause of the serious pollution yesterday was high levels of nitrogen dioxide. [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2009’
The Pollution Leviathan
To tackle air pollution problem, government’s effort is very important. If the government frames the problem properly, then she can increase the effectiveness of the policy adopted. However, the HKSAR Government had made two mistakes on the air pollution issue. Firstly, she claimed that we can do nothing about the poor air quality in Hong [...]
New measures to help HK’s environment proposed
POLICY ADDRESS 2009, Staff reporters, SCMP Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen on Wednesday announced some new initiatives aimed at helping to protect Hong Kong’s environment. Near the end of his 90 minute annual policy address, Tsang told the Legislative Council the government planned to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). “CFLs consume [...]
Kwai Chung is one of the sources of HK air pollution
SCMP 14th Oct, 2009 For years, the government shrugged off concerns about poor air quality as being all but out of its control. Factories in Guangdong, and weather patterns, were blamed for the grey pall hanging overhead. Study upon study, the latest involving the container port at Kwai Chung, have since found that the pollution [...]
Christian Masset – Clear The Air
Clear The Air Improving urban air quality through advocacy, education and empowering the public. Founded 12 years ago Clear The Air counts now over 1000 members through the reach of its website and Facebook profile. Actions have ranged from published articles, to speaking at Legco, education and advocacy campaigns to cut harmful and polluting emissions [...]
Pollution mostly local, study finds
Cheung Chi-fai, SCMP Sulphur dioxide pollution in Hong Kong is mostly generated in the city, particularly in the container port and by shipping, a leading atmospheric scientist has found. Dr Alexis Lau Kai-hon, an associate professor at the University of Science and Technology’s Institute for the Environment, said the findings of a study suggested that [...]
HK Earth Champions Knowledge Pond Launched
Source: Earth Champions The launch of the Hong Kong Earth Champions Knowledge Pond will be a celebrated unveiling of a rich and diverse collection of local wisdom and environmental solutions from the community of Hong Kong. The Knowledge Pond is a resource that will serve to improve Hong Kong’s local environment by offering practical solutions [...]