Ebbing away: Hong Kong's ivory trade
As Hong Kong moves towards the final step of a landmark ivory ban, TRAFFIC has released a report that acknowledges progress, but urges tighter regulation on privately owned ivory stocks, antique ivory
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Hong Kong's air quality to worsen as pollutant PM2.5 hits 'unhealthy' levels
The air quality in Hong Kong is expected to worsen later today after pollution readings hit "very high" and "high" in various areas, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) warned on Wednesday.
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Scientists examine the health risks of Hong Kong's notorious 'street canyons'
Researchers from Britain, Canada and Hong Kong are conducting a three-dimensional study into air pollution and health. Photo: Sam Tsang Hong Kong's notorious "street canyons" have become the latest research
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Tokyo stays fourth in global city ranking
Tokyo remained fourth out of 40 major cities in an annual global city ranking released Thursday, trailing London, New York and Paris. The latest Global Power City Index, compiled annually by the Institute
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Hong Kong Air Quality May Reach ‘Serious’ Level on Light Winds
Hong Kong’s air pollution may today reach “serious” level, the worst rating, as light winds fail to disperse smog, the government said. The current health risk from pollution is “very high,” the government
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Hong Kong Seeks to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 50%
Hong Kong is seeking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2020 from 2005 levels, the city’s secretary for the environment said. Businesses in the city, which consume about 40
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Typhoon Kalmaegi sweeps past Hong Kong
Typhoon Kalmaegi has swept past Hong Kong, closing schools and disrupting flights as strong winds pounded the territory. More than 500 flights were delayed as the storm passed by on its way to China's
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Causes of type 2 diabetes in China
The prevalence of diabetes in China has increased substantially over recent decades, with more than 100 million people estimated to be affected by the disease presently. During this period there has been
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Hong Kong Shuts 14 Beaches as Sewage Leaks From Treatment Plant
Hong Kong closed 14 beaches in the New Territories after a sewage treatment plant was forced to discharge 95,000 cubic meters of household waste, enough to fill 38 Olympic-sized swimming pools, into the
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African Elephants May Be Extinct By 2020 Because People Keep Eating With Ivory Chopsticks
In 2013, more than 35,000 elephants across Africa were killed for their ivory, which is often carved and sold as ornaments, jewelry and other gift items. China is a major importer of ivory, where it’s
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Hong Kong Air Pollution Reaches ‘Serious’ Level on Storm
Hong Kong’s air pollution reached the “serious” level today, the highest since June 14, as an approaching typhoon leads to smog, according to a government website. The pollution level was higher than