To print the whole chapter in html, please click at the bottom of the toc panel and then click. Air quality health index aqhi and air quality index aqi. This section gives an overview on air pollution control in hong kong. Air quality health index monthly summary, air quality. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2. Good iaq depends on an adequate supply of fresh air, absence of. This svf map was derived from both airborne lidar data and a building map of hong kong to precisely represent the. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in hong kong city. 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. Visibility is less than eight kilometres for 30 per cent of the year. This report summarises the 2017 air quality monitoring data collected by the environmental protection departments monitoring network comprising general stations and 3 roadside stations. 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.
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. The overall air quality in hong kong has been showing progressive improvement in recent years. Hong kong, china what is the current air quality in hong kong. Air pollution fuels hospital visits in hong kong china. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi is now moderate. Spatiotemporal influence of temperature, air quality, and urban environment on causespecific mortality during hazy days. Hi everyone, anyone can help me, i am trying to arrange my itinerary per day. Aside from demands for full democracy, hong kong pollution has become the citys hotbutton issue. The aqi focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air.
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. Hong kongs warned residents to avoid outdoor activities tuesday as air pollution reached severe levels for a second consecutive day. 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. Guide to the management of indoor air quality for hotels. The map in the travel kit section is not a pdf file, so i am not sure if you are.
China mainland hong kong sar japan macau sar mongolia. Butterfly estate lau fau shan lung kwu tan tuen mun clinic. Since the air quality health index aqhi issued by hong kong environmental. Cases of asthma and bronchial infections have soared in recent years due to reduced air quality. Worldwide air pollution map and live air quality levels. This interactive hong kong map helps you locate various attractions throughout the city and pinpoint those closest to you. Detailed and highresolution maps of hong kong city, hong kong for free download. Canton road, mirador mansion shopping centre, festival walk, tai po mega mall, pacific place.
In urban areas, the mean concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2. Understanding hong kongs air pollution peek concepts. The environmental protection department epd operated in 1997 a network of nine air quality monitoring stations for measuring major air pollutants. Check out the real time air pollution map, for more than 100 countries. Pdf on dec 1, 2011, weizhen lu and others published assessing air quality in hong kong. Improving hong kongs air quality is a complex exercise that requires strong. Air quality, environment hong kong international airport.
In recent years, the issue of hong kongs air quality is of increasing concern because air pollution has become visually more evident. Visiting hong kong in february and pollution levels hong. By the way, being from sydney, you may wish to pack jumpers for layering for the cold. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply. The 2019 world air quality report is based on data from the worlds. Air pollution is a challenge for our entire planet. It aims to understand the air pollution problems of hong kong, assess how far the air quality objectives are being achieved and provide.
Most of the stations on the map are monitoring both pm 2. Air pollution in hong kong is considered a serious problem. 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. 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. Hong kongs air pollution index api however, is based on the governments own standards air quality objectives for air quality management. On 1 january 2014, an updated hong kongs air quality objectives aqos have been put in force. Find out more with this detailed online map of hong kong provided. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. Who air quality guidelines for particulate matter, ozone. Im going to cut through all that and write in plain english with no whittering and warbling. Air quality index aqi calculation the air quality index is based on measurement of particulate matter pm 2.
The mean ambient air pollution of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2. Hongkongers health at serious risk amid poor air quality. Mean, standard deviation, and median of air quality questions 97 table 4. Air quality in hong kong 2015 3 monitoring stations1 complied with the relevant hong kong air quality objectives2 aqos for so 2. Please set the page orientation to landscape for printing of bilingual texts on a single page. Your source for credible news and authoritative insights from hong kong, china and the world. Who air quality guidelines role of the guidelines in protecting public health the who measures e. But from one street to the next, one room the next, the quality of the air you breathe can change significantly. Hong kong, china current air quality map and air pollution. Deteriorating air quality in hong kong is sending more people to hospital, says a new survey.
Read the air pollution in hong kong sar, hong kong sar with airvisual. On december 30, 20, hong kong replaced the air pollution index with a new index called the air quality health index. Hong kong sar air quality index aqi and hong kong sar. Environmental protection department,content page,highlights,events and activities,press releases, air. For the layman, the distance one can see is a good indicator of air quality. 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.
Spatiotemporal influence of temperature, air quality, and. A proposed, revised air pollution index api find, read and cite all the research you need on. Hong kong is a great city to visit and welcomes millions of visitors each month. Please read and share with others in the community. Significant marine source for so2 levels in hong kong. 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.
In the context of air pollution, these two gases are often mentioned as nitrogen oxides nox. It is not a pollutant directly emitted from manmade sources but formed by photochemical reactions of air pollutants. Cross tabulation of air quality quest ion 8 and certification class 105. Plan your outdoor activities with our health recommendations to reduce your pollution exposure.
The air quality health index in hong kong as of 6pm local time, may 10, 2017. Check out the realtime air pollution map, for more than 100 countries. I imagine the air pollution feels more stifling and suffocating in the warmer months. Which is why plume labs created flow, the personal air pollution sensor. There are arbitrary lines above or below which air quality is considered good or. 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 kong and pearl river delta satellite image map. Mapping out pollution across the globe is our very first step towards making the air more transparent for everyone. Find out the true air quality in stanley, hong kong.
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. The air quality index aqi is used for reporting daily air quality. Hong kong air pollution has become a critical problem in the city. For more information on hong kong s air quality, please visit air pollution control strategies, air quality objectives. Air quality and physical activity in hong kong schoolchildren. Hong kongs airquality objective for particulates is 180, but the world health organization guideline is 50. Its something you need to be aware of whether youre. Keep track of the most polluted cities in the world with our air quality index aqi. Concentrations of harmful pollutants in the air of hong kong hav e increased stemming from guangdongs economic activities and roadvehicle emissions. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in realtime on our maps. Air pollution vs climate change climate change business. 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 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.
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. Often information is written too scientifically, too abstract and just way too many words. Large hong kong city maps for free download and print. 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. Certification scheme, objectives, and technology table 4. I was in hong kong in february 2012 and though very polluted, the weather was cool so it didnt seem so bad. Hong kong air quality severe china real time report wsj. We measured the air quality outside of the temple, where many people were burning incense, the readings were hazardous. However, air quality and air pollution is an important issue that visitors need to be aware of when visiting. 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.
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