“You scream, I scream, we all scream for…CLEAN AIR!”
That’s right, this summer Clean Air Network (CAN) is partnering up with Ben & Jerry’s to promote clean air awareness!
We are hosting a drawing competition so children can draw their artistic impressions of Hong Kong’s air. Winners of the drawings will receive special ice-cream prizes from...
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2nd meeting for Anti-Idling deposition. LegCo
Yesterday, Monday 7th of June 2010, the Legislative council hosted the second session of public deputations concerning the idling bill. Those of the transport industry firmly maintained their stance and continued to voice concerns about driver’s health and safety. Taxi and bus drivers unrelentingly pushed for further...
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On Tuesday the 1st of June 2010, members of Clean Air Network attended the 3rd meeting concerning the Bill on Motor Vehicle Idling. Both opposing parties spoke with passion and clear conviction towards their cause. Whilst drivers’ health and well-being proved the primary concern for the transport organizations, environmental NGO’s firmly advocated the health...
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You can read the original government press release and the proposed ordinance here.
The Bills Committee for this bill was formed on May 12th and comprises 16 Legislative Councillors, a very large number for such a committee. The size of the committee is an indication of the Bill’s contentiousness. The members of the committee are:
Hon...
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Hong Kong parents extremely dissatisfied and concerned about Hong Kong air pollution
CAN released the results of its parent survey last week at a press conference led by Dr. Alfred Tam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Asthma Society. For the first time, Chinese media wrote about air pollution as a health...
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An Evening Panel Discussion led by JOANNE OOI, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Air Network with
CARLSON CHAN, Hong Kong S.A.R. Government;
ALEXIS LAU, H.K. University of Science & Technology;
NICHOLAS SALLNOW-SMITH, The Link Management.
Air pollution is Hong Kong’s most serious public health crisis. Research shows that it kills on average, three people every day. While about 80%...
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Did you know that, unless you are a REGISTERED spotter, the EPD has no legal obligation to investigate your sighting of a smoky vehicle? Read more about the program on our website. On Saturday, April 24th, the EPD will hold a special training session for members and friends of CAN. We encourage you to...
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Anthony Hedley has served for more than 22 years as Chair Professor of Community Medicine in the University of Hong Kong and honorary consultant to the Department of Health and Hospital Authority. He is now retiring from Hong Kong. While we are very sad to see him leave, Civic Exchange and Clean Air Network...
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This month, 1o1o & one2free customers can sign The Petition for Clean Air by SMS for free. Either reply “YES” to the 1O1O / one2free SMS message or send an SMS with “YES” to 5036901 any time in March. Subscribers will receive SMS messages on 10-14 March.
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CAN is launching an unprecedented consumer campaign to fight Hong Kong’s air pollution with the city’s leading restaurants and gyms on 3 March 2010. For six weeks, over 300 restaurants and gyms will conduct a petition drive on behalf of the NGO. At the time of bill presentation (or check-in), customers will be presented...
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