This derivative regional analysis covers the East Asian region consisting of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. While the Climate Vulnerability Monitor 3rd Edition (Climate Vulnerable Forum & V20 2022) provides a global overview of climate vulnerability with national-level data, the emphasis of this …
Drainage officials are investigating suspected illegal waste water discharge along the banks of Sha Tin's Shing Mun River - once notorious for its foul odour. A thick, orange-brown sludge was seen seeping out of a storm drainage outlet outside the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and floating several metres downriver on …
Two City University students yesterday filed a judicial review application, asking a court to quash the Town Planning Board’s decision to allow residential development on a former green-belt site in Shek Kip Mei. The two applicants are environmental policy student Kwok Ka-ping and accounting student Lau Tung-kiu. The land in …
Hong Kong commuters can expect to ride more on electric buses from later this year. New World First Bus and Citybus on Thursday announced the arrival of the first of five battery-powered buses they had ordered from mainland manufacturer BYD. The 11.6-metre-long single-deck K9R model bus is air conditioned and …
Companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are slowly improving their carbon reporting measures, but the emissions of those companies are continuing to rise. A report released today (20 July) by environmental data firm Trucost suggests listed companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are gradually improving their transparency and …
Prevalence of walking and cycling for transport is low, varying greatly across countries. Few studies have examined neighborhood perceptions related to walking and cycling for transport in different countries. Therefore it is challenging to prioritize appropriate built environment interventions. The aim of this study was to examine the strength and …
Nairobi — Rampant illegal trading in ivory in Hong Kong is pushing elephants towards extinction, conservationists said Thursday, reporting more ivory items on sale there than in any other city. The sale of ivory items from government registered stockpiles predating the 1990 ban is allowed for domestic use in Hong …
Hong Kong was shrouded in higher-than-normal pollution yesterday as "very high" levels were recorded across some of the busiest areas of the city. Areas such as Central and Western District, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok and Kwun Tong recorded "very high" levels of 10 at intervals throughout the day. The Environment …
Globally, sodium intake far exceeds the level recommended by the World Health Organization. Assessing health literacy related to salt consumption among older adults could guide the development of interventions that target their knowledge gaps, misconceptions, or poor dietary practices. This study aimed to develop and validate the Chinese Health Literacy …
Smokers and non-smokers both agree that larger graphic health warnings on cigarette packs will not be strong enough to deter people from the habit. The comments came as the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health conducted a signature campaign today seeking public support for the government’s proposal to strengthen …
Most Hongkongers are willing to produce renewable energy at home, for example by investing in rooftop solar power generators if utility companies agree to buy the surplus electricity generated, according to a survey by a global conservation body. Prentice Koo from the WWF, which interviewed more than 1,000 people by …
Typhoons (tropical cyclones) severely impact the half-billion population of the Asian Pacific. Intriguingly, during the recent decade, typhoon destructive potential (Power Dissipation Index, PDI) has decreased considerably (by B35%). This decrease, paradoxically, has occurred despite the increase in typhoon intensity and ocean warming. Using the method proposed by Emanuel (in …
While pollutant counts fall in Pearl River Delta, concentration of harmful gas increases: report Air quality over the Pearl River Delta region improved last year as levels of three major pollutants dipped - but one worrying pattern was a worsening of the harmful ozone pollutant, an official report showed. The …
A contraption that creates a kind of air bubble that could shield people against as much as 70 percent of the most harmful pollutants debuts next month in Beijing, as China’s capital battles the toxic smog that often enshrouds the city. The outdoor air purifier has a canopy and creates …
Levels of tiny particles polluting the air in Hong Kong's Central business district are 104 per cent higher than the World Health Organisation safety standard during evening rush hour, according to a new study that links traffic jams with higher pollution. While the amount of the pollutant PM2.5 emitted by …
Hong Kong’s historic double-decker trams are not just one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, they are also one of its most hazardous. Air quality often exceeded safe levels along the entire length of the tram line, and not just in Central and Causeway Bay districts as previously believed, …
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of cardiovascular risk factors, which is associated with diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle interventions applied to people with MetS has considerable beneficial effects on disease preventive outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effects of 1-year of yoga exercise on the cardiovascular risk …
Densely populated Southeast Asian island states such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines are likely to face more intense climate events in future, analysts said on Thursday. These islands are especially vulnerable because of their large populations and because much of their land is exposed to storm surges …
Temperatures in the city are likely to hit new highs in the years ahead, Hong Kong's top weatherman has warned, as the city's Observatory predicted up to seven typhoons would come close in 2015. The Observatory's director, Shun Chi-ming, said the city should be prepared for more temperature records, with …
Experts cite study showing Hongkongers underestimate how vulnerable they are From fires to landslides, epidemics to typhoons, Hong Kong is in the firing line for a whole range of natural disasters - but a new study reveals that many in the city are unaware of the risks. A 2012 study …
The city has not seen any policy intervention with the power of producing "overnight" improvements in air quality for more than 25 years, according to a think tank researcher. But an upcoming mandate ordering ships to use cleaner fuel while stopping by in Hong Kong was likely to be the …
