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Hong Kong authorities must offer sufficient protection to the environment and wildlife from risks posed by the giant technopole project.
City’s businesses will be required to meet international standards on sustainability, but this will require funding from both the public and private sectors.
- Authorities say feeding feral pigeons threatens their survival, increases risk of disease and parasite transmission
- Offenders will be subject to maximum fine of HK$100,000 and year in jail
Veteran surveyor Lau Chun-kong says the government estimate is far from final and just a ‘small part of the total cost’.
Ecology and Environment Bureau announces figure after visiting around 7,000 restaurants to check on their progress since first phase of ban took effect in late April.
Lantau Island battered by wet weather, with more than 90mm of rainfall per hour recorded at scenic spot Cheung Sha as of 11.45am.
The two opening exhibitions at Koon Man Space, a former school turned communal arts space that focuses on photography, shine light on the ecology, culture and history of Hong Kong’s Chuen Lung village.
Environment and Ecology Bureau says government ‘very concerned’ by string of CLP Power voltage falls in first part of year and proposes new penalty charges.
Readers discuss the benefits of HK Express’ new baggage policy, why now might be the best time to reconsider the 2014 universal suffrage proposal, the need to foster intellectual curiosity, and the challenge of waste-reduction efforts.
Government contract of BSF Hatch, which turns chicken faeces into animal feed, fertiliser and biofuel, is set to expire at the end of August, even as city faces mounting food waste problem.
Hong Kong’s Mai Po wetlands are a magnet for diverse species of birds, but now this natural asset is once again under threat, this time from plans to build an IT hub for its Northern Metropolis.
Pond filling for San Tin Technopole development only to begin once ecological mitigation measures designed to offset losses start, authorities say
Hong Kong should learn from China’s experience and adopt Europe’s stringent definition of green hydrogen while formulating a strategy on the clean-burning fuel, according to Civic Exchange.
Post earlier reported authorities considering postponement, with Chan urging them to ‘think twice and readjust’.
Observatory says showers will be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms early next week.
The world’s largest double-decker bus maker, Alexander Dennis, said electrification is the future for Hong Kong’s bus fleet and hopes to roll out more battery-powered models for the city to meet its decarbonisation goals.
Senior counsel for government says unfair for Hong Kong Golf Club to claim authorities failed to account for protected trees in environmental impact assessment for redevelopment of course.
Environmental group Greeners Action urges government to promote takeaway container borrowing services in community as further step to reduce plastic.
The Post finds many of city’s most luxurious hotels have not scrapped free plastic amenities for guests despite recent ban amid leeway offered during transition period.
Senior Counsel Jin Pao defends report decried by Hong Kong Golf Club as ‘deficient’ and in breach of compliance standards.
Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu, club’s representative in legal challenge, says environmental report failed to properly assess site’s ecological value or address public concerns.
Readers discuss the benefits of a push for universal suffrage while shoring up the economy, why we should bring our own cutlery when dining out, and the ills of high property prices and unbridled capitalism.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department say using AI-based systems can ensure effective management of protected areas and save manpower.
Readers discuss how to minimise household waste charges, the library’s move to allow users to borrow more books, and what Hong Kong shops must do to keep their customers.
Simon Wong of restaurants federation says bigger operations better equipped for fast change to green alternatives to single-use plastics.
Differences in prices and provisions of plastic-packed toiletries and other items spark anger among some visitors from across border.
Yee Wah Global says it hopes to transform the ban into opportunity by investing in and researching alternative tableware.
Environmental Protection Department says garbage handling fees have added financial pressure to the operators of restaurants, businesses and nursing homes.
Sustainable packaging firms have seen an increase in business as the recent ban on disposable plastic takeaway containers pushes the city’s food and drink companies to opt for environmentally-friendly alternatives.
