That Hong Kong was suffocated by CO2 emissions and fine dust is now well known, we heard it repeated at the Copenhagen summit where China certainly did not stand out in trying to reduce them, but today the pollution of the dragon metropolis has overcome all limits forcing the authorities to prohibit any outdoor activity and physical exercise.
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That Hong Kong was suffocated by 2 “>emissions CO2 and by fine is now well known, we have heard it repeated several times at Copenhagen Summit where the China certainly did not stand out in trying to reduce them, but today theurban pollution of the metropolis of the dragon has exceeded all limits forcing the authorities to prohibit any outdoor activities and physical exercise.
The negative record detected by the Department of Environmental Protection of Hong Kong speaks of a pollution index exceeding 300 points in several control units located in various points of the city also famous for its famous skyline which this morning was almost completely obscured by a dense hood of polluted air.
If you calculate that already at 100 the pollution index, resulting from the correlation of the various variables considered in measuring air quality, is defined as "Very high"It is clear how the situation is truly alarming. Also because already above 200 points it is considered "serious" and detrimental to the health of citizens resulting, even in not particularly sensitive individuals, respiratory problems from cough to phlegm to sore throat. Not to mention the invaluable long-term damage.
The data recorded this morning, the worst since the monitoring system was established, contributed, experts say, also the sand storm in the north of China which has hit Beijing and is moving south.
It would seem almost a "consolation" for our cities, Rome and Milan in the first place also struggling with the overruns of the Pm10 thresholds allowed and with traffic blocks. But the problem of the Chinese metropolis is really worrying if you think that I am almost living there 7 million inhabitants. Perhaps the time has come for Chinese institutions to face the situation head-on and seek structural solutions to reduce emissions and face the emergency in the short as well as in the long term.
