Today's papers feature stories indicating that many tourists are outraged by pollution in Hong kong. A study of tour guides in Hong Kong conducted by Friends of The Earth last month revealed that 10% of guides had seen members of their tour group become ill due to pollution and 50% of them described the HongKong pollution situation as "severe."
The un-linkable SCMP's coverage today provides additional statistics on the much higher level or respiratory conditions, particularly for the elderly, that are becoming apparent due to pollution.
In a few weeks time Hong Kong will be hosting another major sporting event, the Rugby 7s, let's see if this time any of the organizers have the decency to establish a pollution warning system to alert athletes about the related risks should the event take place on one of Hong Kong's frequent 'high' pollution days.
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On the subject of weather not pollution, I thought you might find this recent article on a crazy storm in Malaysia interesting. One of the most violent reported in the last couple of years and adding flash floods to the normally dire traffic situation.
Its been hazy in the mornings but the rains have blown away the dust. I hope that no forest fires happen this year and the skies remain clear.
On the subject of weather not pollution, I thought you might find this recent article on a crazy storm in Malaysia interesting. One of the most violent reported in the last couple of years and adding flash floods to the normally dire traffic situation.
Its been hazy in the mornings but the rains have blown away the dust. I hope that no forest fires happen this year and the skies remain clear.
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