Friday, May 19, 2006

Another beautiful day... but no Hong Kong Pollution?

Another post-typhoon stunning day in Hong Kong... but sadly looks can deceive. A quick glance at the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) this morning shows that pollution levels in most parts of urban Hong Kong is in the 'high' zone above '50'. Remember that Hong Kong's '50' in many instances (though it depends on the actual mix of pollutants) equates to about '100' in the World Health Organization air quality proposed guidelines that are likely to mirror those of the EU. ... with the recommendation to avoid strenous exercise....

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