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the five Ws

Your primer to an issue in the news

Who?

People are becoming more aware of environmental protection. For example, Tai Kok Tsui residents are staging a protest against a proposed 40-storey building that they say will block the flow of fresh air in the area.

What?

20 Ways to Save the Planet - a 'how-to' booklet, which has just been published by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong.

When?

Now! Environmental protection affects us all and is something we should be willing to get involved in for our own and future generations.

Where?

The temperature in West Kowloon is rising more rapidly due to the pace of commercial and residential development there.

Why?

Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University are investigating the impact of climate change on the city. Professor Janet Nichol says that urban temperatures have risen dramatically and that air conditioners may have a negative impact on the climate.

How?

How can you help to save the planet? Simple measures such as unplugging electronic devices that are in standby mode, swapping lights bulbs for energy-saving ones and using ceiling fans instead of air conditioners are all things you can do for the environment.

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