Incinerator

What kind of waste incinerator does Hong Kong need?

9 May 2013

The troubling question of what to do about Hong Kong's waste got a spirited airing at a public forum yesterday evening. There was a panel of five experts who were attending the "International...

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European view of waste burners inspires local lawmakers

8 May 2013

Overseas experts, in town for a solid waste conference, had an informal meeting with environment panel legislators to discuss Hong Kong's incineration plan, which is currently stalled by a legal...

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Is the new generation of incinerators really safe?

3 May 2013

We were disturbed to come across a report that India's flagship incinerator in Delhi appears to be creating hazardous air quality conditions in the surrounding area.

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Tsing Yi toxic waste facility may be moved

3 May 2013

The Environmental Protection Department plans to hire a consultant to look into the future of the facility. It will direct the consultant to study the incinerator's operation, and whether it needs...

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Officials ignored consultants' advice

30 Apr 2013

I refer to Martin Williams' letter ("Mega incinerator project being driven by vested interests", April 26). Any fact-based analysis would conclude that any new waste-treatment technology should be...

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Vested interests driving waste project

26 Apr 2013

There were quick responses to R. E. J. Bunker's letter on marine accidents, which he believes would become more likely with barge traffic to and from the planned Shek Kwu Chau waste incinerator ("...

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Opinion

Michael Cox

The 1-2 punch heard around the world

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Wang Xiangwei

Placating graduates a work in progress

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Letters to the Editor, April 25, 2013

The government proposes reclaiming 60 hectares of land at Ma Liu Shui. The proposed reclamation would turn part of Tolo Harbour into an extension of the Shing Mun River. The flow of the already...

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Letters to the Editor, April 20, 2013

I watched the US Senate hearings into the JPMorgan US$6.2 billion loss on credit derivatives. Banks justify their huge bonuses, saying that they are needed to attract talent. If the collection of...

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Letters to the Editor, April 16, 2013

I am saddened that not one of the pan-democratic political parties of Hong Kong, nor any one of our pro-democracy leaders and personalities, have, apparently, commented on the recent Court of...

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Letters to the Editor, April 11, 2013

The collision last Friday night between a Cheung Chau ferry and a barge off Hei Ling Chau was not unexpected, since this area is criss-crossed by many fast ferries to Macau and the islands, and...

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LAI SEE

Greens burn up over 'dinosaur technology'

The environmental group Clear The Air is maintaining the pressure on the government to abandon plans to build an incinerator on Shek Kwu Chau. The group's chairman, James Middleton, has sent a...

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An incinerator isn't our only choice