Press Release Hey Hong Kongers, speak up now! 2012 Chief Executive Candidates Environmental Policy Forum  (January 26th 2012, Hong Kong) Twelve environmental groups jointly issued a formal public announcement inviting the three Chief Executive candidates to an environmental policy forum. Thus far, only Albert...
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SCMP Joyce Ng New emissions targets set for 2014 allow 18 days of levels above the maximum for nitrogen dioxide; the figure for last year was 241 days, shock study shows The immensity of the challenge facing environmental officials responsible for cleaning the city’s...
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SCMP Mike Kilburn fears air pollution in Hong Kong could get even worse, given the latest evidence that clean-up measures are proving ineffective and officials are failing in their duty to protect public health This month marks a major watershed for air quality in...
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SCMP Dennis Chong Environmentalists say Hong Kong will struggle to meet its new air standards, which are not binding on the authorities Hong Kong will still lag international standards even after it approves tougher air quality objectives, environmental groups say, while experts believe the...
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SCMP Joyce Ng Green groups angered by ‘half-hearted’ approach after objectives finally endorsed. They fall short of WHO standards and won’t take effect for another two years. Hong Kong’s clean-air targets will be toughened for the first time in a quarter of a century...
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SCMP Christy Choi HKU researchers, using a revised environmental index, say 3,200 people die prematurely every year from illnesses linked to air pollution in the city. Air pollution in Hong Kong is more harmful than previously thought, according to a revamped environmental index run...
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