SCMP
Howard Winn
Readers will be aware that we have long been wondering why the government has been so reluctant to commit to implementing new air quality objectives. These have been agreed on and are supposed to replace the current outdated ones established in 1987. But while the government pays lip service to the idea of better air quality standards it has proved exceedingly reluctant to …
Anita Lam
SCMP
“The cumulative affect of air pollution from new infrastructure proposed for Tung Chung – including a HK$136.2 billion third runway – could be up to 50 per cent higher than a legal limit that may come into effect this year.
The proposed infrastructure also comprises a cross-border bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, and all related roads and border facilities. A prelimi …
Friends of the Earth says people need longer to consider information on air quality impacts
Cheung Chi-fai
SCMP
“Green group Friends of the Earth has called for a public consultation on proposals to expand Hong Kong International Airport to be extended, claiming people need more time to digest information to be released on possible environmental impacts.
The Airport Authority – which has run a …