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9 September, 2024
Native American-style tepees at the Saiyuen glamping site in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Tourism

Is getting back to nature in a tent really all that eco-friendly?

The rise of ‘glamping’ offers some a romantic way of sleeping under the stars in the great outdoors – but the environment could be suffering as a result.

Hong Kong budget

Opinion | How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Waste-to-energy plant backs recycling push in Hong Kong

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cold weather ahead of Year of the Snake

Cold spell forecast to hit city on Sunday, with temperatures falling to as low as 11 degrees on last day of Year of the Dragon.

Hongkongers can expect a chilly Lunar New Year’s Eve on January 28. Photo Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s average roadside nitrogen dioxide level exceeds WHO mark by 550%

NGO finds ‘exceedingly high’ readings a sign of need to transition to green transport, but overall level of pollutants dropped.

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Wellness

Snake behaviour altered by climate change, habitat loss. Why we’re at risk

Rising global temperatures and growing human populations are going to increase conflict between snakes and people, experts say.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog logged 179 complaints over EVs, charging services in 2024

Consumer Council shares figure for 2024 after noting rise in recent complaints focusing on charging services, such as unclear fee instructions.

The government has promoted the purchase of e-vehicles through tax concessions and subsidies. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year.

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Hong Kong society

Number of marine animal strandings in Hong Kong in January at 20-year high

Carcasses of six finless porpoises have washed up on Hong Kong’s shores so far this month.

Hong Kong single-use plastics ban

Hong Kong scientists turn kombucha ingredient into plastic substitute

Team’s waterproof, oilproof polymer can be used as a biodegradable packaging material for food and drinks.

Professor Ngai To says the film’s transparency and ability to block oxygen and water vapour need to be improved. Photo: Sun Yeung
Asian cinema: Bollywood

Letters | How can Bollywood get its mojo back in 2025?

Readers discuss changing taste in Indian cinema, an idea for a Hong Kong resort, and a river revamp project.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar promotes his upcoming war film Sky Force in Mumbai on January 5. Photo: AFP
Recycling and waste reduction

Hong Kong to end pilot plastic recycling scheme as Green@Community expands

‘Centralised Waste Plastics Collection’ pilot programme will end on January 19 as recycling habits in the city have matured, official says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning of 2025 as temperatures set to fall

Temperatures forecast to be around 11 degrees in urban areas over the weekend and may drop to seven degrees or below in the New Territories.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong green group slams Kai Tak rugby event for banning water bottles

Event at main stadium of soon-to-be-opened sports park banned spectators from bringing in mugs and bottles to be refilled at water dispensers.

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Spectators of the rugby competition at the main stadium in Kai Tak Sports Park were not allowed to bring in their own water bottles. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong social worker in legal fight over planned tech hub arrested

Post learns Eddie Tse suspected of lying about old-age allowance and public rental application.

Social worker Eddie Tse has challenged the government’s approval of an environmental impact assessment report for the development of San Tin Technopole. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Editorial | Get set for the next phase of Hong Kong’s war on plastics

Despite city’s battle against such pollution by restaurants getting off to a good start, stronger punishment may be needed along way.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Rare butterfly flies 3,000km from Japan to Hong Kong in migratory record

Chestnut tiger butterfly found in Repulse Bay by researcher from HKU after being released in Fukushima four months earlier.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must wake up to the beauty and potential of its waters

Well planned development of marine recreation can improve residents’ quality of life, promote sustainability and boost tourism.

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Kayakers explore basalt island in Hong Kong Geopark in 2016. Photo: Cameron Dueck
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong authorities appeal court ruling on golf course flats

Court this month overturned approval for 12,000 public housing flats on golf course.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Better after-death arrangements will spare our loved ones some grief

Less red tape would spare those who survive us some pain and confusion, as would setting out our wishes early and clearly.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong green group warns revised IT hub plan could harm bird flight paths

Authorities have revised plans for Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone to expand its floor size.

Hong Kong is co-developing an innovation and technology park with Shenzhen. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong’s Long Valley Nature Park opens to public after habitat restoration

Officials cite verdant paddy fields among other features that promote habitat rejuvenation and conservation of endangered species.

The Long Valley Nature Park is part of the Long Valley freshwater wetlands. Photo: Edmond So
Recycling and waste reduction

Opinion | What Hong Kong’s 2023 waste data tells us, and what it doesn’t

The good news of less waste generated is tempered by the lack of clarity on plastic waste statistics and officials’ mistaken faith in incineration as a solution.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers

MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.

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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Rapid test to give Hong Kong officials new weapon to fight shark fin trade

PCR-based method to allow law enforcement to identify shark species in hours as opposed to previous DNA tests that took days, UN official and local authorities say.

Ivonne Higuero, secretary general of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, recently visited Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

A chill in the air on Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, on Saturday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
Wellness

The Hong Kong yoga and farming couple making wellness less ‘culty’

She teaches yoga, he preaches permaculture. They’re holding an all-day event to pass on their skills that ends with a chat around a campfire.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Accelerating electric dreams depends on smooth transition

The Hong Kong government is offering subsidies and enhanced infrastructure for recharging stations in push for bus and taxi operators to switch to EVs.

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