1. Air Quality in Hong Kong
By Ashley Chut

2. What is the air quality like?
On some occasions there are blue skies and it is clear, but most days the sky is smoggy and grey.
A smoggy day
A clear day

3. What is air pollution?
Air pollution is particles that are released into the air from burning fuel into energy.
It comes out as black smoke.

4. There are 2 Major Air Pollution Issues
Mainly made by:
Motor Vehicles
And
Power plants in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region in China

5. Can it harm us? Long term effects: Short term effects: Lung cancer
Heart disease
Damage to the:
Brain
Nerves
Liver
Kidneys
Short term effects:
Irritation in the
Eyes
Nose
Throat
Creates:
Headaches
Nausea
Allergic Reactions

6. How many emissions are we putting into the atmosphere?
Non- combustion
Other Fuel combustion
Civil Aviation
Navigation
Road Transport
Public Electricity
Generation

7. Improve it! At home: For drivers: Open windows instead
using air conditioners.
Change your lights to
fluorescent light bulbs.
For drivers:
Car pool with friends instead of driving individually.
Get an environment friendly car – saves you the fuel cost!

8. What Can You Do To Help The Air Quality?
Taxi’s Help
Most taxi’s are now using
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
They are a much more cleaner option than the diesel taxis.
So,
What Can You Do To Help The Air Quality?