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Air Quality in Hong Kong
By Ashley Chut
What is the air quality like?
A smoggy day A clear day
On some occasions there are blue skies and it is clear, but most days the sky is smoggy and grey.
What is air pollution?
Air pollution is particles that are released into the air from burning fuel into energy.
It comes out as black smoke.
There are 2 Major Air Pollution Issues
Mainly made by:
Motor Vehicles
Power plants in Hong
Kong and the Pearl
River Delta Region in
China
And
Can it harm us?
Short term effects:Irritation in the
• Eyes
• Nose
• Throat
Creates:
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Allergic Reactions
Long term effects:
• Lung cancer
• Heart disease
Damage to the:
• Brain
• Nerves
• Liver
• Kidneys
How many emissions are we putting into the atmosphere?
Non- combustion
Other Fuel combustion
Civil Aviation
Navigation
Road Transport
Public Electricity Generation
Improve it!At home:
• Open windows instead using air conditioners.• Change your lights to fluorescent light bulbs.
For drivers:
• Car pool with friends instead of driving individually.• Get an environment friendly car – saves you the fuel
cost!
Taxi’s Help
Most taxi’s are now using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
They are a much more cleaner option than the diesel taxis.
So,What Can You Do To Help The Air Quality?