South China Morning Post – Lai See 13 Jan 2012 The latest report from Civic Exchange on Hong Kong’s air quality, “Air Quality: Report Card of the Donald Tsang Administration (2005-2012)”, is a damming indictment of the chief executive’s efforts to improve Hong Kong’s noxious air. It points to a litany of half measures, outright [...]
Posts on ‘January 13th, 2012’
Pollution data released after outcry over smog
South China Morning Post – 13 Jan 2012 Authorities in smog-plagued Beijing yesterday began releasing hourly readings of three major air pollutants, in an apparent bid to appease residents angry about the government’s prolonged secrecy over the city’s deteriorating air quality. The move coincided with a pledge by Mayor Guo Jinlong to tackle smog-causing pollutants, [...]
HK lags behind Beijing on air pollution: lobby
South China Morning Post – 13 Jan 2012 Think tank Civic Exchange says mainland is more aggressive in moving to tackle smog, which has put pressure on city to act on standards for particles Hong Kong is lagging behind the mainland when it comes to tackling air pollution, a think tank says in a summary [...]
Clear skies over HK vital for our future
South China Morning Post – 13 Jan 2012 Nothing is more evident than roadside air pollution. We can see and smell when it is poor and our lungs can tell us how bad it is. The Environmental Protection Department’s annual update showing the worst-ever levels in Hong Kong’s busiest districts therefore comes as little surprise. [...]
Neighbours mull legal bid to stop incinerator
South China Morning Post – Jan 13, 2012 Group warns of ‘last resort’ action as proposed rubbish plant off Lantau Island nears approval A group of Cheung Chau residents are threatening a legal challenge against a government plan to erect a rubbish incinerator off Lantau Island, as the project nears one of its last remaining [...]
Study could derail incinerator projects, experts warn
http://www.mrw.co.uk/news/study-could-derail-incinerator-projects-experts-warn/8624768.article 13 Jan 2012 A Government-backed study into the potential health risks posed by incinerators could derail a raft of key projects, experts warned ahead of a crucial ministerial decision on a proposed energy-from-waste plant in Norfolk. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed it was working with scientists to draw up “detailed proposals” for a [...]
Burning rubbish not the answer
South China Morning Post The news from the Civic Exchange think tank on the environment makes for frightening reading (“HK lags behind Beijing on air pollution: lobby”, January 13). How can the Environmental Protection Department justify itself ? Who will be held accountable for its incompetence? The facts are that these officials continue to hold [...]
Capital begins hourly updates on air pollution
China Daily By Zheng Xin (China Daily) BEIJING – The Chinese capital began releasing hourly air pollution data on Thursday to address growing public concern over air quality. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center will publish readings for the levels of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and PM 10 – particulate matter smaller than 10 micrograms [...]
Molecule could help cut pollution
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iEAiKZptw5k4oSaOHdxe0E7Msljg?docId=N0950951326384225060A Molecule could help cut pollution (UKPA)–19 hours ago A little-understood molecule in the atmosphere could play an important role in reducing pollution and global warming, scientists believe. Criegee biradicals were first hypothesised in the 1950s but have only now been isolated and measured. New research shows they act as powerful “clean up” agents, neutralising [...]
Air quality in Hong Kong
http://7thspace.com/headlines/403493/lcq20_air_quality_in_hong_kong.html LCQ20: Air quality in Hong Kong Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Following is a question by the Hon Kam Nai-wai and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Edward Yau, in the Legislative Council today (January 11): Question: An environmental group has conducted a study on Hong Kong’s air quality and Air [...]