Tag: Environment
Stranded Whale Dies Near Tai O: AFCD – RTHK – Update on Marine Conservation...
A whale that was stranded near Tai O has unfortunately passed away, despite the efforts of a team of veterinarians. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) reported on Sunday that veterinarians from Ocean...
Hong Kong’s First Electric Ferry Arrives for Testing
Hong Kong is welcoming its first electric ferry this week as part of a pilot scheme to explore more environmentally friendly options for the city's waters. The ferry, operated by Sun Ferry, will undergo...
Improving Grazing Practices to Protect Giant Wild Pandas
Binbin Li, an associate professor of environmental science at Duke Kunshan University, emphasized the importance of sustainable grazing practices and community involvement in protecting giant wild panda habitats. She led a research project in...
Government Action Plan for Green Maritime Fuel Implementation – RTHK
The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...
Monkeys Scavenging for Food Before Oxfam Trailwalker Event
The Oxfam Trailwalker event in Hong Kong faced a challenge before it even began - a group of mischievous monkeys scavenging for food along the route. A video circulating online captured the monkeys raiding...
5 Men Arrested in Hong Kong for Illegal Use of Electric Bicycles and Scooters
In a recent police operation in Hong Kong, five men were arrested for illegally driving electric bicycles and scooters on the road. The arrests were made in Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping, and Tseung...
Promoting Carbon Neutrality: China’s New Energy Law for Sustainable Development
China recently passed a new energy law aimed at promoting carbon neutrality, according to state media reports. This move is in line with Beijing's commitment to decarbonise its economy by 2060. As the world's...
Hong Kong Records Hottest October in History
Hong Kong experienced its hottest October on record this year, with the average temperature reaching 27.3 degrees Celsius. This was 1.6 degrees higher than the normal average temperature for the month. The city's Observatory...
Plastic Odyssey: Innovative Ship Fighting Plastic Pollution
A rising tide of plastic waste is choking our oceans, with 20 tonnes entering the sea every hour. Plastic has revolutionised our lives, but for decades experts have warned of the catastrophic consequences our...
Hong Kong to Extend Ban on Single-Use Plastics – RTHK
Hong Kong is taking steps to reduce single-use plastics with the upcoming extension of the ban on such items. The first phase of the ban is coming to an end, and fines of up...