NYT: Air pollution in Hong Kong, one of the perpetual banes of living and working in this Asian financial hub, reached record levels on Monday, setting off an official government warning to avoid outdoor activities and physical exertion.
Pollution levels are now 12 to 14 times the amount recommended by the World Health Organization, according to the Clean Air Network
Pollution levels are now 12 to 14 times the amount recommended by the World Health Organization, according to the Clean Air Network
Some of it is due to a major sandstorm in northern China. But sandstorms are a regular event in this part of the world; they are not going away any time soon. All this makes deployment of clean energy technologies even more desirable.
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