This section gives an overview on air pollution control in hong kong. Hi everyone, anyone can help me, i am trying to arrange my itinerary per day. In sept 2003, the indoor air quality management group of hksar government issued guidance notes for the management a useful reference document namely guidance notes for the management of indoor air quality in offices and public places which to help the community to understand and managed this complex issue. Hong kong air pollution has become a critical problem in the city. Pdf on dec 1, 2011, weizhen lu and others published assessing air quality in hong kong. Canton road, mirador mansion shopping centre, festival walk, tai po mega mall, pacific place. Certification scheme, objectives, and technology table 4. Check out the real time air pollution map, for more than 100 countries. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. Find out the true air quality in stanley, hong kong. The air quality in hong kong is an issue that is widely discussed and it features in the press with a regularity that means it cannot be ignored. Your source for credible news and authoritative insights from hong kong, china and the world. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi and hong kong sar.
Since the air quality health index aqhi issued by hong kong environmental. Air quality index aqi calculation the air quality index is based on measurement of particulate matter pm 2. There are arbitrary lines above or below which air quality is considered good or. Im going to cut through all that and write in plain english with no whittering and warbling. Worldwide air pollution map and live air quality levels. Guide to the management of indoor air quality for hotels in hong kong page 2 indoor air quality in terms of indoor air quality, it would not be good management practice to try and save resources if the indoor air quality suffers as a consequence. However, air quality and air pollution is an important issue that visitors need to be aware of when visiting. Cases of asthma and bronchial infections have soared in recent years due to reduced air quality.
Its affecting resident health, causing expats to abandon ship for singapore and often sinking the city into a haze of smog reminiscent of victorian london. Guide to the management of indoor air quality for hotels. Significant marine source for so2 levels in hong kong. Deteriorating air quality in hong kong is sending more people to hospital, says a new survey. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi is now moderate. Hong kong, china what is the current air quality in hong kong. Air quality and physical activity in hong kong schoolchildren. This report summarises the 2017 air quality monitoring data collected by the environmental protection departments monitoring network comprising general stations and 3 roadside stations. The environmental protection department epd operated in 1997 a network of nine air quality monitoring stations for measuring major air pollutants. Hong kong air quality severe china real time report wsj. The air quality index aqi is used for reporting daily air quality. Hong kongs airquality objective for particulates is 180, but the world health organization guideline is 50. I imagine the air pollution feels more stifling and suffocating in the warmer months.
Hong kong international airport hkia is committed to complying with statutory air quality criteria, understanding and managing our own air emissions, and minimising them wherever we. This svf map was derived from both airborne lidar data and a building map of hong kong to precisely represent the. Please set the page orientation to landscape for printing of bilingual texts on a single page. Large hong kong city maps for free download and print. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2. Cross tabulation of air quality quest ion 8 and certification class 105. However, its bewildering knowing what the air quality index means, how the different scales compare and what it means in terms of altering our daily schedules. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply.
Mean, standard deviation, and median of air quality questions 97 table 4. Air quality health index monthly summary, air quality. Its something you need to be aware of whether youre. I was in hong kong in february 2012 and though very polluted, the weather was cool so it didnt seem so bad. Air pollution vs climate change climate change business. Good iaq depends on an adequate supply of fresh air, absence of. For the layman, the distance one can see is a good indicator of air quality. Aside from demands for full democracy, hong kong pollution has become the citys hotbutton issue. Hong kong is a great city to visit and welcomes millions of visitors each month. To print the whole chapter in html, please click at the bottom of the toc panel and then click. The highest 10minute average 229 gm3 and 24hour average 79 gm3 were both measured at kwai chung general station and well below the respective aqo limits. In the context of air pollution, these two gases are often mentioned as nitrogen oxides nox. Keep track of the most polluted cities in the world with our air quality index aqi. Plan your outdoor activities with our health recommendations to reduce your pollution exposure.
Improving hong kongs air quality is a complex exercise that requires strong. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in hong kong city. The 2019 world air quality report is based on data from the worlds. In urban areas, the mean concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2. Please read and share with others in the community. Visibility is less than eight kilometres for 30 per cent of the year. Hong kongs air pollution index api however, is based on the governments own standards air quality objectives for air quality management. Hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china, legislative council building, 8 jackson road, central, hong kong dear honourable members 17 november 2006 re. Air pollution is a challenge for our entire planet. In recent years, the issue of hong kongs air quality is of increasing concern because air pollution has become visually more evident. Check out the realtime air pollution map, for more than 100 countries.
Hong kong, china current air quality map and air pollution. Mapping out pollution across the globe is our very first step towards making the air more transparent for everyone. The map in the travel kit section is not a pdf file, so i am not sure if you are. Air pollution index api is the conversion of ambient respirable suspended particulates rsp, sulphur dioxide so2, carbon monoxide co, ozone o3 and nitrogen dioxide no2 concentration measured at the air quality monitoring network to a scale of 0 to 500. Environmental protection department,content page,highlights,events and activities,press releases, air. Who air quality guidelines for particulate matter, ozone. For more information on hong kong s air quality, please visit air pollution control strategies, air quality objectives. The aqi focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. The goal now is to get as many parents to sign the petition, and to create awareness that the air quality in stanley isnt better than the rest of hong kong. The mean ambient air pollution of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2. Often information is written too scientifically, too abstract and just way too many words. Most of the stations on the map are monitoring both pm 2.
Which is why plume labs created flow, the personal air pollution sensor. China mainland hong kong sar japan macau sar mongolia. Introduction the environmental protection department epd operated in 1996 a network of nine air quality monitoring stations for measuring major air pollutants at locations shown in figure 1. Detailed and highresolution maps of hong kong city, hong kong for free download. On december 30, 20, hong kong replaced the air pollution index with a new index called the air quality health index.
Who air quality guidelines role of the guidelines in protecting public health the who measures e. Unhealthy for sensitive groups 101 150 although general public is not likely to be affected at this aqi range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air. Air pollution in hong kong is considered a serious problem. Air quality in hong kong 2015 3 monitoring stations1 complied with the relevant hong kong air quality objectives2 aqos for so 2. Hongkongers health at serious risk amid poor air quality.
Find out more with this detailed online map of hong kong provided. Weve all talked about it, weve all looked out of our windows and seen the pollution lingering in the air, and we all know the affects that poor air quality has on health. Visiting hong kong in february and pollution levels hong. But from one street to the next, one room the next, the quality of the air you breathe can change significantly. A proposed, revised air pollution index api find, read and cite all the research you need on. Most districts recorded lower aqhis at 6pm, but mainland chinas realtime air quality forecasting system predicted that hong kongs pollution level could climb up again, hk01 reports. Understanding hong kongs air pollution peek concepts. By the way, being from sydney, you may wish to pack jumpers for layering for the cold.
Hong kong and pearl river delta satellite image map. The air quality health index in hong kong as of 6pm local time, may 10, 2017. Spatiotemporal influence of temperature, air quality, and. Air pollution fuels hospital visits in hong kong china. It is not a pollutant directly emitted from manmade sources but formed by photochemical reactions of air pollutants. Hong kongs air pollution english 1 background no matter how one chooses to measure it, the air quality in hong kong and the pearl river delta has deteriorated rapidly over the past 20 years. Hong kongs warned residents to avoid outdoor activities tuesday as air pollution reached severe levels for a second consecutive day. This interactive hong kong map helps you locate various attractions throughout the city and pinpoint those closest to you. Concentrations of harmful pollutants in the air of hong kong hav e increased stemming from guangdongs economic activities and roadvehicle emissions. Read the air pollution in hong kong sar, hong kong sar with airvisual. Air quality, environment hong kong international airport. It aims to understand the air pollution problems of hong kong, assess how far the air quality objectives are being achieved and provide. We measured the air quality outside of the temple, where many people were burning incense, the readings were hazardous.
Spatiotemporal influence of temperature, air quality, and urban environment on causespecific mortality during hazy days. The overall air quality in hong kong has been showing progressive improvement in recent years. Summary this report summarises the 2014 air quality monitoring data collected by the environmental protection departments monitoring network comprising 12 general stations and 3 roadside stations. On 1 january 2014, an updated hong kongs air quality objectives aqos have been put in force. Butterfly estate lau fau shan lung kwu tan tuen mun clinic.
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