SCMP
Mike Rowse
The current Air Quality Objectives in Hong Kong were drawn up “in another century” and are outdated because since then, Hong Kong has become one of the most advanced and wealthy cities in the world.
The poor air quality, posing as serious health hazards to those who live here, has hugely discouraged professionals and investors in setting up in Hong Kong.
In 2009, a government c …
SCMP
Patsy Moy
Ombudsman sides with green group
The Ombudsman has upheld a landmark complaint from an environmental group which accused the Hong Kong government of dragging its heels over setting new air quality standards.
After a five-month investigation, the watchdog – which has become increasingly vocal in its criticism of officialdom – said the government should set out a timetable for …
Cheung Chi-fai
SCMP
Yesterday, the EPD unveiled the results of the public consultation on the Air Quality Objectives to Legco’s Panel on Environmental Affairs.
However, after nearly two years of consultancy study, and four months of public consultation that ended in November, environment officials are still no nearer to hammering out a clear road map on how Hong Kong should move towards better a …