Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Hong Kong hosting Better Air Quality Conference – with a red face

Almost 10 years ago, in December 2002, a Better Air Quality Conference was held in Hong Kong. It was the first of the conference series, a flagship biennial regional air quality event organised by the Clean Air Initiative for Asian … Continue reading

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Hong Kong fails to meet air quality targets for 25 years

Hong Kong has never met the air quality targets it adopted 25 years ago, according to an Audit Commission report released on Wednesday that reviewed the government’s efforts to improve air quality. The commission’s report found the concentration of two … Continue reading

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In Hong Kong, confronting pollution’s risks

The day’s air pollution, not the weather, is arguably the favorite topic of discussion among Hong Kong locals. For casual observers, the level of pollution on a given day is often determined simply by looking at Victoria Harbor. If the … Continue reading

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Hong Kong to tighten power plant emission limits

Hong Kong announced new targets in its bid to cut emissions from power plants, part of an ongoing effort to tackle air pollution in the Chinese city that is regularly covered in smog. The government said it aims to slash … Continue reading

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Hong Kong cyclists stuck at government red light

… Another factor keeping riders off the roads is pollution. The government revised its air quality objectives for the first time in 25 years in January, after university research showed pollution-related illnesses killed more than 3,000 residents a year. Patrick … Continue reading

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Asia’s mega-cities urged to think green

Asian urbanization still has a long way to go, with the number and size of cities getting ever larger. In 2010, the urban share of Asia’s population was still only 43 per cent, compared to 52 per cent worldwide. By … Continue reading

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Hong Kong battles to improve air quality

As Hong Kong releases its latest economic growth figures, worries are increasing that its success has been bought at the price of heavy pollution which is holding back its appeal as a place to do business. For many Hong Kong … Continue reading

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Hong Kong’s Dirty Air is Worst in Two Years

Roadside air-pollution levels hit a two-year high in some parts of Hong Kong this week, obscuring the city’s vistas in a sea of white haze and prompting the government to warn the young, the elderly and people with heart or … Continue reading

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