Joanne Ooi speaks about why it’s important to speak out THIS year about Hong Kong air pollution and the reasons why there may be hope after more than 10 years of inaction by the Hong Kong Government.
http://www.cnngo.com/hong-kong/play/clean-air-network-campaign-935731 …
Today, CAN launched its unprecedented consumer campaign to fight Hong Kong’s air pollution with the city’s leading restaurants and gyms. During the month of March, over 200 restaurants and gyms will conduct a petition drive on our behalf. At the time of bill presentation (or check-in), customers will be presented with The Petition for Clean Air. Customers can either complete and sign the document …
Translated from Ming Pao
Dr. Cheung from HK Sanatorium and Hospital explained air pollution in recent years have turned the Spring mist “acidic” which is irritative and hazardous to eyes. Dr. Cheung also mentioned gaseous pollutants have bad impact on eyes; but the situation that pollutants being aggregated in liquid form (mist) and turned acidic to stimulate eyes is even worse.
Dr. Chan from HK …
Dirty air could hinder the performance of women in marathons, a new study finds.
Linsey Marr of Virginia Tech evaluated marathon race results, weather data and air pollution concentrations for seven major U.S. marathons in cities such as New York, Boston and Los Angeles, where pollution tends to be highest. …