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Hong Kong air pollution
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong air pollution. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
In China, pollution levels peaked in 2013 before the nation intensified its “war on pollution” efforts. But the clean-up removed particles that may have protected against surface warming, according to a new study. Photo: AFP
Environment

New study revisits link between air pollution in East Asia and global warming

Scientist Bjorn Samset says discovery that clean-up may contribute to warming shows intricate nature of climate change and dynamics at play.

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Environment

Opinion | Is Asia’s cleaner air driving global warming?

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Hong Kong society

Letters | To friends who loved her, Leung Chai-yan was kind, brilliant and brave

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Raise awareness of air pollution hazards in Hong Kong

We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.

Smoggy weather has struck Hong Kong in recent days, in the worst such case in years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Hong Kong weather

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

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Business of climate change

HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres sign Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel pact

Deal eliminates emissions equal to 10,000 round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London, lender says.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Diabetes facts you need to know, air pollution link to dementia and more health stories

Explore expert insights on diabetes, seasonal affective disorder, healthy ageing, dementia risks from air pollution and China’s weight-loss camps.

Wellness

How air pollution increases dementia risk and ways to limit exposure

People living in polluted areas are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia types, studies show.

Malaysia

Letters | Public display of flags is subject to Malaysian law

Readers discuss the uproar over the waving of Chinese flags at a cultural festival, the push for a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Hong Kong’s efforts to legalise same-sex relationships, and the city’s clean-factory initiative.

The display of Chinese flags at a cultural festival in Perak led to a counter rally two days later in which hundreds converged on a town square in Perak to wave Malaysian flags and sing the national anthem. Photo: TikTok / wanwadifa
Profile

Environmentalist Doug Woodring on connecting people to solve problems

A self-styled ‘translator between communities’, the founder of Ocean Recovery Alliance talks about being the first among his friends to visit Asia and why his background in business is pivotal to his plastic-reduction efforts

Hong Kong-based Doug Woodring has an NGO Ocean Recovery Alliance, that works around the region, connecting people to solve environmental problems
Singapore

Singapore study links air pollution to 135 million premature deaths

The study is one of the most expansive to date, using 40 years of data to give a big-picture view of the effects of air quality on health.

Mental health

Editorial | Link between clear air and fewer suicides is another reason to act

A study lends support to the argument that there is more to environmental protection than just physical health and economic benefits.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Avoid complacency as Hong Kong air pollution creeps back

An old problem re-emerges as life returns to normal in post-pandemic Hong Kong, as air quality slips slightly in 2023 to second best year since 1997.

Many Hongkongers miss the days when the sky looked bluer during the height of the pandemic. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong air quality at risk of deteriorating to pre-coronavirus levels: NGO

Concentrations of some pollutants climbed last year, although air quality was second best to 2002 since city returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

An environmental NGO warns that air quality in the city could fall to pre-coronavirus levels. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong clocks ‘very high’, ‘serious’ health risk readings from air pollution

Hong Kong environmental authorities say 11 monitoring sites recorded air pollution levels posing a very high health risk and another flagged serious reading.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong air quality improvements could prevent 3,150 premature deaths a year

Authorities say stricter air pollution rules would also prevent 2,300 hospitalisations, 927,900 outpatient cases and save HK$275 million in medical costs every year.

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Climate change

Letters | Air pollution is still a silent killer that needs global action

Readers discuss the urgent need to accelerate steps to combat air pollution, Hong Kong’s response to Japan’s release of waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, and the steep rise in food prices in India.

A man talks on his phone as he looks through the haze at the George Washington Bridge from Fort Lee, New Jersey, on June 7 when intense Canadian wildfires blanketed the northeastern US in a dystopian haze. Photo: AP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong urged to set more aggressive air quality targets as views sought

Government proposes to tighten five air quality objectives and introduce three new parameters based on World Health Organization benchmarks.

Hong Kong weather

Why Typhoon Mawar is sending mercury soaring, bringing haze in Hong Kong

City’s weather forecaster records year-high temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius at Tsim Sha Tsui station on Wednesday.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to pull plug on free EV charging at government facilities later in year

Phased introduction of fees planned, with authorities saying new charge will ensure ‘sustainable development’ of service.

There are about 5,300 EV chargers in Hong Kong, including 2,200 located in government facilities. Photo: Nora Tam
Coronavirus Hong Kong

Letters | Improve air quality to reduce the risk of long Covid

Readers discuss the link between air pollution and post-Covid risk, and ask for an SPCA app for vet appointments.

People wear masks in Causeway Bay as Hong Kong experiences high pollution levels on September 1, 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang
Environment

Asia has world’s worst air quality. Australia, New Zealand some of best: study

Conducted by scientists in Australia and China, the study found that more than 90 per cent of days in southern and eastern Asia had concentrations of dangerous particulate matter exceeding the WHO’s safety limit.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s CLP to continue investing in Australia for secure, clean power

CLP Holdings will continue to invest in Australia to improve the reliability of its coal power plants there while installing low-carbon alternatives to achieve long-term decarbonisation.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | No time to relax in push for cleaner air

Hong Kong’s main air pollutants may have fallen last year, but there is no room for complacency on the road to healthier transport and energy.

The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in Hong Kong. The city recorded its best air quality in a decade last year. Photo: SCMP / Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong records best air quality in decade amid Covid-19 economic slowdown

Environmental officials optimistic city’s air quality will continue to improve in years to come with greater adoption of electric cars and clean energy.

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Hong Kong recorded its best air quality in a decade last year amid reduced economic activities brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Letters | Climate, air, waste: 3 fronts on which Hong Kong must do better

Readers discuss the environmental challenges the city needs to address, and solar energy development.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong must have indoor air quality standards to protect children

Readers discuss the importance of indoor air quality standards for schools in Hong Kong, and good news for the local economy

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