Press Releases 2010

 
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Date        Press release - Topical issues
31.12.2010 Five geologically important sites designated as special areas
31.12.2010 Workshops launched to promote low-carbon diet at home (with photos)
25.12.2010 Programmes launched to equip domestic helpers with green housekeeping habits (with photos)
23.12.2010 Energy Advisory Committee holds forum on low carbon energy (with photos)
22.12.2010 Revised acceptance criteria for construction waste disposal to take effect next Wednesday
20.12.2010 The 11th meeting of Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection held in Hong Kong (with video)
14.12.2010 Neighbourhood EPD exhibition on climate change continues (with photos)
9.12.2010 SEN attends UN climate change meeting in Cancun (with photo)
8.12.2010 SEN starts busy Cancun schedule (with photos)
6.12.2010 SEN to attend Cancun Climate Change Conference
3.12.2010 Sand and dust from the north may cause higher than normal particulate levels overnight or tomorrow
3.12.2010 Public consultation on Hong Kong's climate change strategy and action agenda extended
23.11.2010 Exhibition on climate change to promote low carbon lifestyle (with photos)
19.11.2010 Proposed sewerage works at Lau Fau Shan approved
14.11.2010 EPD exhibition to enhance public awareness of climate change (with photos)
12.11.2010 CE continues second day visit to Japan
11.11.2010 CE visits incineration plant in Tokyo
7.11.2010 Youth exchange views on climate change and low carbon living (with photos)
7.11.2010 Upcoming trial of Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Hong Kong (with photos)
5.11.2010 HK hosts C40 Workshop to share experience of tackling climate change (with photos)
4.11.2010 Second batch of enterprises recognised as Hong Kong - Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners
2.11.2010 Water quality of seven closed beaches at Tsuen Wan meets bathing standard (with photos)
27.10.2010 Contract for sludge treatment facility in Tuen Mun signed
26.10.2010 Mainland and HK sign co-operation arrangement to tackle air pollution
21.10.2010 Youth session discusses climate change strategy (with photos) 
21.10.2010 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for the first half of 2010
14.10.2010 Government to substantially reduce emissions from power plants
21.9.2010 Presentation ceremony of 8th Hong Kong Green School Award
18.9.2010 "Low Carbon Living @ Hong Kong" book series launched (with photos)
17.9.2010 Mooncake trade committed to a greener Mid-Autumn Festival
10.9.2010 Public consultation on climate change strategy and action agenda launched
4.9.2010 Source separation of waste in rural areas commended (with photos)
31.8.2010 Very high Air Pollution Index expected in next few days
20.8.2010 Source Separation of Waste Programme making good progress (with photo)
13.8.2010 EPD's "Minimising Waste, Maximising the Future" recycling bin exhibition (with photos)
30.7.2010 EPD encourages public to reduce waste at source
28.7.2010 SEN visits Central and Western District (with photos)
19.7.2010 Interdepartmental inspection of Sai Wan site
16.7.2010 Gourmet dishes inspired by Hong Kong National Geopark introduced
11.7.2010 Green Café Alliance launched by 300 cafés - Say No to Disposable Cutlery (with photos)
9.7.2010 With more supply of electric vehicles, working group formed to strengthen charging infrastructure
9.7.2010 Appointments to Energy Advisory Committee
4.7.2010 First anniversary of plastic bag levy sees encouraging results (with photos)
28.6.2010 EPD launches funding scheme for replacing Euro II commercial vehicles
26.6.2010 SEN exchanges views with youths on green living (with photos)
21.6.2010 SEN continues visit to Japan (with photos)
19.6.2010 SEN attends APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting (with photos)
18.6.2010 Regulatory control of clinical waste to be introduced
17.6.2010 SEN to attend APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting in Fukui, Japan
13.6.2010 SEN to attend Youth Exchange Session
11.6.2010 SEN attends second day of C40 Workshop in Berlin (with photos)
10.6.2010 SEN attends C40 Workshop in Berlin (with photos)
9.6.2010 SEN's visit to Berlin continues (with photos)
8.6.2010 SEN sees latest green technology in Europe (with photos)
7.6.2010 SEN visits Germany (with photos)
6.6.2010 SEN to attend C40 Workshop in Berlin
4.6.2010 Combating climate change campaign - World Environment Day 2010 cum Global Warming and Climate Variation seminar series
3.6.2010 Country Parks (Designation)(Consolidation)(Amendment) Order 2010 to be gazetted tomorrow
23.5.2010 EPD launches "Minimising Waste, Maximising the Future" campaign (with photos)
12.5.2010 2010 HK Awards for Environmental Excellence launched
7.5.2010 SEN continues Shanghai visit
7.5.2010 Amendments to Air Pollution Control (Motor Vehicle Fuel) Regulation gazetted
6.5.2010 SEN visits Shanghai to speak on green business opportunities (with photos)
5.5.2010 SEN to visit Shanghai
29.4.2010 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for 2009 announced today
26.4.2010 Government closely monitors the latest dust plume incident in northern China
24.4.2010 Debate competition on waste electrical and electronic equipment concluded today (with photos)
18.4.2010 SEN tours roving exhibition on waste electrical and electronic equipment (with photos)
15.4.2010 Government to introduce Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty) Bill
14.4.2010 SEN visits Singapore
13.4.2010 SEN continues duty visit to Malaysia
12.4.2010 Debate competition on waste electrical and electronic equipment begins today (with photos)
12.4.2010 SEN shares Hong Kong's experience in promoting geosites among urbanites (with photos)
11.4.2010 SEN to attend UNESCO Conference on Geoparks in Malaysia
9.4.2010 EPD holds roving exhibition on waste electrical and electronic equipment (with photo)
9.4.2010 Mobile WEEE Collection Centre service schedule available online (with photo)
8.4.2010 Secretary for the Environment visits Macao
8.4.2010 Public seminar on global warming and climate variation
2.4.2010 EPD launches new website to share experiences on carbon reduction
1.4.2010 Beach water quality in 2009 improved significantly
29.3.2010 Flexible arrangement on the replacement of pre-Euro and Euro I diesel commercial vehicles
22.3.2010 People urged to keep close watch on health as API pushed up by Northern China sandstorm
22.3.2010 API expected to reach "very high" level due to sandstorm from Northern China
19.3.2010 Second phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme comes into operation today
18.3.2010 Environment and Conservation Fund supports local scientific studies on air pollution
26.2.2010  Schools keen to sign Green Lunch Charter
24.2.2010 Special arrangement for one-off grant in replacing old diesel commercial vehicles
22.2.2010 Enforcement enhanced against depositing of construction waste on private land
4.2.2010 SEN visits Kwai Tsing District (with photos)
22.1.2010 EcoPark vacancies offered at job fair (with photos)
18.1.2010 Public views sought on waste electrical and electronic equipment management (with photo)

 
Date Press release - Grading of beach water quality
31.12.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
24.12.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
17.12.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
10.12.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
3.12.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
26.11.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
19.11.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
12.11.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
5.11.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
29.10.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
22.10.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
15.10.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
8.10.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
30.9.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
24.9.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
17.9.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
10.9.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
3.9.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
27.8.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
20.8.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
13.8.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
6.8.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
30.7.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
23.7.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
16.7.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
9.7.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
2.7.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
25.6.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
18.6.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
11.6.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
4.6.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
28.5.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
20.5.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
14.5.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
7.5.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
30.4.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
23.4.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
16.4.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
9.4.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
1.4.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
26.3.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
19.3.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
12.3.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
5.3.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
26.2.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
19.2.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
12.2.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
5.2.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
29.1.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
22.1.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
15.1.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
8.1.2010 Grading of beach water quality released
 
Date        Press release - Prosecution statistics
16.12.2010
11.11.2010
19.10.2010
14.9.2010
10.8.2010
27.7.2010 Prosecution Statistics in June
15.6.2010 Prosecution Statistics in May
25.5.2010 Prosecution Statistics in April
22.4.2010 Prosecution Statistics in March
19.3.2010 Prosecution Statistics in February
19.2.2010 Prosecution Statistics in January
26.1.2010 Prosecution Statistics in December
 
Date        Press release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
8.10.2010 List of environmental impact assessment released
9.7.2010 List of environmental impact assessment released
16.4.2010 List of environmental impact assessment released
8.1.2010 List of environmental impact assessments released
 
Date Press releases / news articles issued by other authorities
23.12.2010 January 2011 adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
23.12.2010 Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited offers free replacement for two models of compact fluorescent lamps
15.12.2010 LPG quality test results updated
25.11.2010 December adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
16.11.2010 EMSD follows up on reports of vehicle stalling incidents
21.10.2010 November adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
23.9.2010 October adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
1.9.2010 Findings of LPG Vehicle Testing Scheme released
19.8.2010 September adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
22.7.2010 August adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
24.6.2010 July adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
22.5.2010 June adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
22.4.2010 May adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
25.3.2010 April adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
16.3.2010 EMSD accepts recommendations from the Task Force on LPG Vehicle Stalling Incident
11.3.2010 Task force on LPG vehicle stalling incidents holds fourth meeting
5.3.2010 Osram Prosperity Company Limited offers free replacement for five models of compact fluorescent lamps
25.2.2010 March adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
11.2.2010 Task force on LPG vehicle incidents holds third meeting
10.2.2010 Government and partners work on extension of charging network for electric vehicles
2.2.2010 EMSD investigation into LPG vehicle incident in progress
28.1.2010 February adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
19.1.2010 Engine stall task force meets taxi and minibus trades
11.1.2010 LPG Vehicle Testing Scheme commences today
7.1.2010 EMSD takes LPG samples for testing (with photo)
6.1.2010 EMSD conducts full investigation into LPG engine stalling incident
5.1.2010 EMSD enhances monitoring of auto-LPG quality
4.1.2010 EMSD launches LPG Vehicle Testing Scheme
 
 
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