Lam promises Lantau conservation cash and a start on Shek Kwu Chau
Cash for local conservation projects, a solar power trial and the start of work on the Shek Kwu Chau incinerator top the list of measures affecting Lantau in Carrie [...]
Environment
Lantau hike to celebrate our country parks
While one part of the government is determined to build housing in Hong Kong’s country parks, another plans to celebrate it. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation [...]
Tung Chung air hits danger zone again
Tung Chung air quality once again has reached the most hazardous levels on the government air quality index. From 4pm-7pm Wednesday, air quality reached 10 and 10+ on the [...]
Greenstyle offers chemical-free and certified organic
The latest on Mui Wo’s increasingly diverse retail scene is Greenstyle, an organic store selling green foods and products. Opened two weeks ago, the store is run by [...]
After peak smog yesterday, another bad-air day ahead
After a day of hazardous air yesterday, Hong Kong is set for a hot, hazy Sunday. Late Saturday afternoon 15 districts, including Tung Chung, reached 10+, or ‘serious’ [...]
Dolphin death off Lantau is 17th for the year
A Chinese White Dolphin with its back lacerated and its tail cut was found floating off Discovery Bay last Friday. The find takes the toll this year of the Chinese White [...]
Volunteers clean up Shui Hau but may need to return
More than 40 volunteers yesterday collected 150 bags of rubbish dumped on Shui Hau mangroves by typhoons three weeks ago. The slow-moving currents of Shui Hau bay had been [...]
Tung Chung air hits danger level as Amy Yung calls for EPD answers
Tung Chung’s air quality yesterday hit dangerous levels, with more bad air on its way. The government Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 10+ – its highest level [...]
Residents head to the beach to clean up after Hato
Local residents have organised beach cleanups for Cheung Sha and Silvermine Bay in the next two days. Cheung Sha’s Frankie McYuen has called for help in removing [...]
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 [...]
