Palm oil spill: beaches reopen but questions remain
Two weeks after a maritime collision caused a massive palm oil spill, the impact is receding and some of the oil is to be recycled, but key questions remain. The [...]
Environment
UPDATE: Govt under scrutiny over oil spill location and beach hazards
(UPDATING EARLIER STORY) The government handling of the palm oil spill is under scrutiny on multiple fronts with the revelation that it took place just 4km from local [...]
Sustainable Lantau in name only, govt plans confirm
Plans for the new Sustainable Lantau Office (SLO) dispel any doubts about the role of conservation in Lantau development schemes. It has no role at all. The SLO, supposedly a [...]
Demand for answers on oil spill as cleanup continues
Five days after the collision of cargo ships in the Pearl River that released 9000 tonnes of palm oil, Lantau beaches appear to be nearly free of oil chunks and residue. [...]
Hikers fined for swiming in Yi O infinity pool
Two people have been fined HK$500 for swimming in the Man Cheung Po infinity pool at Yi O. The site, a 30-minute walk from Tai O, is a popular summer destination for its [...]
Photos: Sacks of tortoises dumped on Mui Wo dock
Photos obtained by Lantau News throw further light on the attempt to smuggle African spurred tortoises on the weekend. Local fisherman found the tortoises in sacks on the Mui [...]
Another attempt to smuggle large African tortoises into Lantau
Around 20 young African spurred tortoises were found abandoned in Mui Wo last night – the second local incident involving the species within two weeks. Ten days ago police [...]
Pui O wetlands now facing caravan park threat
A caravan park is the latest threat to Pui O’s shrinking wetland. A local landowner has applied to build a “temporary” caravan and camping ground and [...]
Lantau blueprint scraps worst ideas, talks up conservation, upholds ELM
After three and half years of aggressive development plans from the Leung government, the Sustainable Lantau Blueprint is a return somewhat to the status quo. The blueprint, [...]
Why you won’t die from snakebite and other advice from snake whisperer William Sargent
If you’re a Lantau resident, you’re bound to have come across the odd snake. If it’s a little too close for comfort the chances are you’ve also met [...]
