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The whale carcass was discovered on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

Food and Drinks

Exclusive | Hong Kong chef wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ first Champions of Change Award

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Video | Fish pond cleaning turns deadly

Conservation

Letters | Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law

Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.

A big-headed turtle is displayed during a press briefing on illegal possession of endangered species at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department office in Cheung Sha Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

Recycling and waste reduction

Hong Kong’s unclassified landfill waste data gaps ‘undermine green efforts’

NGO warns vague records hide bulk of paper and plastic waste, but the government insists current stats suffice for green policies push.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s slope safety monitoring must keep pace with climate change

While the risk of casualties from slope failure has not been high, the city mustn’t be complacent amid reports of repeated landslides.

Workers respond to a landslide in Shau Kei Wan, cleaning up mud and boulders on October 19, 2023. Photo: Elson Li
Paul Chan

Hong Kong won’t pursue carbon-based taxes under bid to go green: Paul Chan

Finance chief takes question from CEO of Swiss chemicals producer Clariant on whether to take ‘broader approach’ to decarbonisation.

Ocean Park

Dead porpoise with suspected stillborn calf found in Hong Kong waters

Boat captain, who spotted dead finless porpoise near outlying island, believes the mammal was carrying a calf.

Climate change

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge

Analytical depth in property developer Hang Lung’s net-zero report offers a glimpse of what the path to Hong Kong’s emissions goals might look like.

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Conservation

Editorial | Study shows Hong Kong must do better to end illegal shark fin trade

A recent study showed products from endangered species are still entering Hong Kong’s market, revealing worrying gaps in oversight.

Confiscated shark fins on display at the Customs and Excise Department’s Tsing Yi Station on October 7, 2021. Photo: Dickson Lee
Japan

Letters | Japan should put more eggs in the renewable basket

Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling.

Environment

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity strategy must be clear and comprehensive

The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna.

Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Educate visiting hikers and seriously deter them from littering

Readers discuss the need to protect natural landscapes in Hong Kong, the new seat belt requirement, and AI-assisted teaching.

A policeman directs a taxi as hikers visit High Land Reservoir in Sai Kung on May 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Environment

Hong Kong boosts environmental impact reviews with AI, laser-armed robot dogs

Environmental Protection Department employs two systems – one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees – at Hong Kong Wetland Park.

The AI-powered bird monitoring system at Hong Kong Wetland Park identifies species through visual recognition. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

El Nino could cost Hong Kong US$300 billion and shorten life expectancy: study

El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds.

Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Hong Kong just had its driest January day. But how does that impact your health?

Post talks to experts about how to manage health during cold and dry weather, after city’s relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent this week.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong ombudsman raises concerns over repeated landslides on man-made slopes

Since 2008, most cases of repeated landslides are either not included in monitoring programme or deemed relatively low priority, ombudsman says.

Debris collapses onto Yiu Hing Road at Shau Kei Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Observatory

Hong Kong’s humidity reaches lowest level recorded for single day in January

Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent at 4pm on Thursday.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

6.5% of shark fins sold in Hong Kong are protected, higher than reported: study

Study by US, local institutions also reveals volume of critically endangered whitetip shark fins sold in city is 70 times higher than reported.

Fins from critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks were discovered among the samples analysed in the study. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong scientists discover 2 new coral species in city’s southeastern waters

Baptist University researcher team, led by Professor Qiu Jianwen, discovers two previously unknown soft corals off Sung Kong Island.

One of the two new soft coral species, Parasphaerasclera dimorpha, discovered by marine scientists at Baptist University. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Video | Sai Kung campsite left in shambles after New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tourists left the Ham Tin Wan Campsite in complete disarray, prompting backlash on local social media.

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Hong Kong

Groups welcome updated Hong Kong biodiversity plan but call for more details

Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.

Waste Management

Editorial | Hong Kong still needs a waste-charging scheme

Despite the decline in solid waste levels, there is a need for a solution to deal with the reality of the city’s overwhelmed landfills.

A resident of Hing Tung Estate in Sai Wan Ho uses a waste-charging bag on October 8, 2024. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Opinion | How to invite meaning to your Christmas feast in a turmoil-filled world

Helping others, starting meaningful conversations and making the festive season more sustainable are just a few ways to celebrate this year.

Being more sustainable and contributing to causes you care about, are just a few ways to create meaning with your Christmas feasts. Photo: courtesy Chomp
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried

Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.

Extreme weather

Letters | Asia is waking up to storms that are stronger – and more polluted

Readers discuss new research that shows how typhoons spread microplastic pollution, encouraging the use of an anti-scam app, and the migrant domestic workers who fell victim to the Tai Po fire.

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