Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Grim report on air pollution and how it affects children’s lungs

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new report shows alarming effects of air pollution on children’s lungs. We noted some preliminary findings of the report some weeks ago, but the report produced by Dr Hung Wing-tat’s team at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s air quality blighted by fumes from road and sea

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Beijing residents visit Hong Kong, they sometimes quip that the territory is like a breath of fresh air, especially in winter when the Chinese capital can be bathed in extremely hazardous smog for days on end.While most Hong Kongers … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Haze Pollution: Typhoon Trami Traps Air Pollutants, Gov’t Issues Health Warning

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong may not be directly affected by severe tropical storm Trami, which is currently battering China, but it surely still made its presence felt in the country. Trami’s coverage was so wide that it trapped pollutants in Hong Kong’s … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Taxis Drive Air Pollution

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

So beloved are Hong Kong’s red taxis that they’ve inspired t-shirts, art installations, and even recycled watches. But along with minibuses, the city’s taxis are responsible for up to 40% of certain kinds of roadside air pollution, says the government. … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong air pollution linked to 1,600 premature deaths so far this year

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deterioration in air quality through Hong Kong has been linked to 1,600 premature deaths throughout the first six months of 2013, according to new research from the Clean Air Network. The research found that air quality in Hong Kong was … Continue reading →

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‘Severe’ air pollution hits parts of Hong Kong

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Roadside air pollution soared to dangerous levels in Hong Kong on Monday as the territory was affected by a continental air stream with high content of pollutants. At noon, air pollution indices taken at roadside monitoring stations hit a “severe” … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Hong Kong: Restoring the Fragrant Harbour

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hazardous air pollution not only continues to plague much of China, but is now also stifling Hong Kong, the vibrant city whose Chinese name means “Fragrant Harbour.” Here is the view of Hong Kong that greeted me this weekend. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Expects Very High Air Pollution Over Next Couple Days

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The weather will continue to be “calm” and “air dispersion will remain poor,” causing the air pollution indexes in Hong Kong to be at very high levels in the next couple of days, the city’s Environmental Protection Department said in … Continue reading →

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