2. Transport & pollution problem of Hong Kong

3. Pollution AirNoiseWater

4. Air pollution

5. Where? ~Mong Kok ~Central ~Causeway Bay ~Kwun Tong ~Tung Chung ……

6. Air pollution Who face the problem? YOU We I Hong Kong people

7. Air pollution What is the disadvantages of serous air pollution? Health damage Acid rain Smog Economic lost Ozone depletion Kill the trees ……

8. Air pollution Who –Industries –Vehicles –Power Plants –Forest Fire

9. Air pollution How can we reduce air pollution? Use the public transport Save energy Use less fossil fuels, eg. dissel Install filters on the vehicles and power plants Set laws Education ……

10. Noise pollution Major sources –Transportation noise Aircraft Road traffic Train / Railway –Fixed and industrial noise E.g. ventilation –Constructions noise E.g. piling, general construction works

11. Noise Pollution Solutions Install sound barriers Careful planning Noise control oridence Self-control

13. Water pollution Uses of water? As drinking water supplies flushing water supplies recreational uses seafood supplies Provide marine and freshwater natural resources Potable water supply Irrigation Pond fish culture Habitat for aquatic life

14. Water pollution Where? Industrial cooling Commercial waste, mainly from catering services Agriculture sewerage Domestic sewerage & flushing

15. Water pollution What can we do? Save water resource Improve sewerage treatment Charges for Sewage Services HATS (Habour Area Treatment Scheme) Stage 2

16. References http://www.epd.gov.hkwww.epd.gov.hk http://ihouse.hkedcity.net/ http://www2.hkedcity.net/ Notes from department ofGRM, CUHK