Exercising outdoors in highly polluted areas means you are breathing in diesel fumes, particulate matter and other toxins. A new study shows that this will not only slow you down, but will lead you to take deeper breaths and result in a second-rate work out. Professor of environmental health science at NYU School of...
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Air pollution negates beneficial effects of exercise on lungs
New study shows that exposure to road emissions increases risk of children developing asthma
Possibility of developing asthma from exposure to pollutants at home or at school is equivalent. A study done at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California shows that exposure to higher levels of traffic-related pollution at home and at school are both equally potent causes in contributing to the development...
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Sign up for Smoky Vehicle Registered Spotter Training on April 24 (morning), Saturday
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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HK, Guangdong co-operation pact signed:Policies include jointly exploring the reduction targets and options for total air pollutants emission in the delta region in 2011-2020.
Guangdong and Hong Kong have signed the framework agreement on Hong Kong-Guangdong co-operation, bringing the two jurisidictions’ co-operation to new heights.
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What you CAN do this month to make a difference
April 10: Join us this Saturday in Causeway Bay to celebrate the WHO’s World Health Day The Wan Chai District Council Committee for the Promotion of a Hygienic, Healthy & Dynamic City has asked CAN to assist in organizing an outdoor community event on Pak Sha Road, 2-5 pm, to focalize attention on air...
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The Hedley Lecture: Public health in a changing world – an extra-terrestrial perspective, 28 April, Wednesday, 6 PM, InterContinental Hong Kong
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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Hong Kong business leaders speak up for clean air (NY Times)
The major obstacle to air quality improvement New York Times: Hong Kong business leaders speak out about Hong Kong air pollution This week, William Fung of Li & Fung criticized the Government for not doing enough to combat Hong Kong’s air pollution, “the government has been “too timid on almost every move they have made.’”...
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