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A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department conduct a joint operation to search for stray or potentially dangerous dogs in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Police cordon off Pawsgate, a canine training centre in Ping Yeung Tsuen, Ta Kwu Ling, where 33-year-old Wong Cho-yee, who operated the facility, was found dead after being mauled by a dog. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to expand community recycling after shelving waste-charging scheme

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Lack of heat plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warn

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Hong Kong

In Focus | From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel

As city sets goals for adopting sustainable aviation fuel, industry leaders examine how to scale up supply chains and win over price-sensitive passengers.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam said at a September clean jet fuel conference that a well-designed policy was crucial to bridge the interdependent needs of producers, airlines, and investors. Photo: Cathay Pacific
Chief Executive John Lee updated Hong Kong’s 2030 target for sustainable aviation fuel to 1 to 3 per cent of departing flight consumption in the city's five-year plan. Photo: Elson Li
Aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. Sustainable aviation fuel, a “drop-in” substitute, can be safely blended with jet fuel and used in aircraft engines without modification, but the challenge is the price. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Greenpeace catches Hong Kong geopark ‘golden week’ visitors damaging marine life

Green group urges visitor caps after recording incidents of damaging behaviour across popular nature spots during holiday period.

Hong Kong housing

My Take | Hong Kong must scrap housing plan and preserve golf course

Court ruling shows building housing on the Old Course makes no sense as city strives to become a leading host of international sporting events.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.

Showers will be heavy at times in the evening. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Accidents and personal safety

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Two men in separate incidents were suspected of having heatstroke, while rescuers helped a third hiker who developed dizziness.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong authorities won’t appeal court halt to 12,000-flat project on golf course

Court earlier revoked project’s environmental approval, with authorities opting not to appeal ‘holistically’ considering legal advice.

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A portion of the Fanling Golf Course was previously taken back by authorities, with a section of the recovered land originally set aside for a public housing project. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its efforts

Hong Kong does not mention ‘climate change’ in its five-year plan, yet it already has many ingredients of climate leadership.

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People enjoy the waterfront at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong, on September 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Cathay calls on Hong Kong to map out long-term sustainable fuel plan beyond 2030

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says scalability remains challenge, notes SAF still accounts for ‘well under 1 per cent’ of global jet fuel use.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong aims to raise zero-carbon energy share of fuel mix to 30% by 2030

Target is one of four binding environmental protection targets revealed in city’s first five-year plan.

Hong Kong weather

Opinion | A better heat stress warning system is still no substitute for policy

We need to start discussing when work may need to stop, who should be compensated when it does and how the cost of adaptation can be shared.

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Construction workers feel the heat in To Kwa Wan on August 10. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to overhaul ecotourism planning and expand bookings for hotspots

Poll finds 71.8 per cent agree Hong Kong’s countryside resources could be developed into high-quality ecotourism products.

Tourists visit the High Island Reservoir East Dam in Hong Kong over mainland China's "golden week" holiday in May. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, Google scale up AI tests to reduce aviation’s climate impact

Second-phase trials with Contrails.org will target ultra-long-haul Asia and transpacific routes, building on early tests that reduced contrail warming impact by about 40 per cent.

Climate change

Opinion | Is air conditioning Hong Kong’s only weapon against hotter summers?

In Hong Kong, air conditioning is ubiquitous but conventional models harm the environment. More responsible solutions are needed.

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Hong Kong weather

Editorial | As Hong Kong feels the heat, it needs a robust climate resilience strategy

Beyond alerts for extreme weather, the city needs a system that protects workers, older people, lower-income households and other vulnerable groups.

An elderly woman leaves her sweltering home to rest at a nearby air-conditioned shopping mall in Sham Shui Po on August 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
Electric & new energy vehicles

Letters | Hong Kong’s cleaner transport push must not neglect tyre pollution

Readers discuss the need to monitor tyre pollution in the city, a Chinese film about the Iraq war, and the US midterms.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why sustainability could be Hong Kong’s next mega-event advantage

By building green standards into event infrastructure, Hong Kong can stay competitive as an event host and irresistible to global organisers.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong government loses appeal over Fanling golf course housing plan

Court of Appeal’s ruling is likely to result in fresh public consultations on developing 9.5 hectares of land at Fanling course.

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The Fanling golf course is the oldest in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s revised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: experts

Work breaks triggered by higher alerts are also not protected by law, legislator says.

A worker braves the heat at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after calls for revamp

Labour Department says updates include automatically raising alert level when temperatures in multiple parts of the city reach 35 degrees.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warnings, afternoon school sessions go ahead

Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning at 10.15am, about an hour after downgrading it from red.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trail

Visitors can make bookings for Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail on Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme.

Visitors flock to East Dam and Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung on the first day of mainland China’s “golden week” Labour Day holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

Most respondents reported heat-related discomfort, while many lacked awareness of heatstroke risks and available government support.

Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, according to a survey. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.

Mainland China

Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group finds

The Green Earth’s study of 82 public entities finds that while 41 publish emissions data, about eight use outdated emission factor.

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