Press Releases 2007

 
 
Date Press Release - Topical issues
31.12.2007 Black Point Power Station licence renewed
28.12.2007 Proposed sewerage works in Mang Kung Uk, Port Shelter approved
21.12.2007 Tenancies of Batch 2 lots in EcoPark Phase I awarded
20.12.2007 Product Eco-responsibility Bill to be introduced
17.12.2007 Government welcomes views expressed at Air Summit
12.12.2007 Public invited to some ACE meetings
10.12.2007 8th meeting of JWG on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection held in Guangzhou
7.12.2007 Very high air pollution index will persist tomorrow
7.12.2007 Nature conservation pilot projects show promising results
30.11.2007 Concessionary duty rate for Euro V diesel to start from tomorrow
15.11.2007 Cooperation Arrangement on Control of Waste Shipments Signed
5.11.2007 Emissions of LPG taxis
2.11.2007 Public consultation launched on banning idling engines
1.11.2007 Hong Kong to join C40 Large Cities Climate Leadership Group
30.10.2007 Environmental guide for smart business published
25.10.2007 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for the first half of 2007 announced today
18.10.2007 Study of major industrial air pollution sources in PRD region launched
18.10.2007 Switch on to a greener lifestyle
16.10.2007 Concerted efforts for cleaner production
5.10.2007 Very high air pollution in the next few days
3.10.2007 Subsidiary legislation under Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance
27.9.2007 Study of VOC and photochemical ozone pollution in Delta region
18.9.2007 Environment Hong Kong 2007 report published
7.9.2007 Tenders invited for tenancies of second batch of lots in EcoPark
20.8.2007 A sludge treatment facility proposed
14.8.2007 Forum on Source Separation of Waste cum Award Presentation Ceremony held
24.7.2007 Advisory panel meets on review of air quality objectives
18.7.2007 Castle Peak Power Station’s Licence Renewed with Tightened Emission Caps
16.7.2007 EPD to launch flytipping spotter trial scheme
29.6.2007 Charges for disposal of chemical waste at Chemical Waste Treatment Centre to be revised
5.6.2007 EIA (Exemption of Shenzhen Section of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge) Order made
5.6.2007 Consultancy study to review Hong Kong Air Quality Objectives awarded
3.6.2007 Government to promote dress down at work
30.5.2007 Environmental impact assessment report for permanent aviation fuel facility in Tuen Mun approved with conditions
29.5.2007 "Cool Biz Fashion Show" a prelude to World Environment Day 2007
25.5.2007 Rechargeable battery recycling programme continues to power along
21.5.2007 Environmental levy on plastic shopping bags proposed
15.5.2007 EPD is committed to promoting indoor air quality
7.5.2007 Three tenancies in EcoPark awarded
5.5.2007 Promotion campaign of Programme on Source Separation of Domestic Waste launched in Tuen Mun today
24.4.2007 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for 2006 announced today
3.4.2007 Environmental impact assessment report for liquefied natural gas terminal approved with conditions
3.4.2007 Hong Kong and California renew MOU on air quality management
31.3.2007 Three new roadside air quality improvement measures to be launched
30.3.2007 Bill to require mandatory energy efficiency labelling
30.3.2007 Regulation to control VOC comes into force on April 1
28.3.2007 $3.2 billion scheme to encourage replacement of old diesel commercial vehicles
21.3.2007 EPD comments on local air pollution report
21.3.2007 Law proposed to strengthen polluter-pays principle in cleaning up harbour
7.3.2007 E-waste intercepted
5.3.2007 E-waste returned to country of origin
28.2.2007 Environment-friendly Petrol Private Cars Scheme Details Announced
20.2.2007 20 years of river and marine water quality monitoring reports published
10.2.2007 SETW visits model estates in source separation of waste
9.2.2007 Law to curb VOCs – major cause of smog in Hong Kong
30.1.2007 Implementation framework of emission trading pilot scheme announced
18.1.2007 EIAO defines the timetable for public inspection of EIA reports
17.1.2007 ACE Members briefed on the Trial Scheme on Municipal Solid Waste Charging
 
Date Press Release - Grading of beach water quality
28.12.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
21.12.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
14.12.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
7.12.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
30.11.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
23.11.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
16.11.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
9.11.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
2.11.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
26.10.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
18.10.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
12.10.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
5.10.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
28.9.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
21.9.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
14.9.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
7.9.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
31.8.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
24.8.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
17.8.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
10.8.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
3.8.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
27.7.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
20.7.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
13.7.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
6.7.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
29.6.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
22.6.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
15.6.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
8.6.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
1.6.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
25.5.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
18.5.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
11.5.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
4.5.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
27.4.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
20.4.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
13.4.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
4.4.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
30.3.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
23.3.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
16.3.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
9.3.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
2.3.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
23.2.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
16.2.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
9.2.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
2.2.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
26.1.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
19.1.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
12.1.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
5.1.2007 Grading of beach water quality released
   
 
Date Press Release - Prosecution statistics
18.12.2007 Prosecution Statistics in November
20.11.2007 Prosecution Statistics in October
16.10.2007 Prosecution Statistics in September
18.9.2007 Prosecution Statistics in August
21.8.2007 Prosecution Statistics in July
17.7.2007 Prosecution Statistics in June
20.6.2007 Prosecution Statistics in May
15.5.2007 Prosecution Statistics in April
17.4.2007 Prosecution Statistics in March
20.3.2007 Prosecution Statistics in Feburary
21.2.2007 Prosecution Statistics in January
16.1.2007 Prosecution Statistics in December
 
Date Press Release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
12.10.2007 List of environmental impact assessment released
6.7.2007 List of environmental impact assessment released
6.4.2007 List of environmental impact assessment released
11.1.2007 List of environmental impact assessment released
   
Date Press releases /news articles issued by other authorities
28.12.2007 January adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
18.12.2007 Hong Kong/Shenzhen co-operation achieves a milestone
28.11.2007 December adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
26.11.2007 SEN speaks on plastic shopping bags
22.11.2007 Transcript of the SEN after an environmental protection activity (Chinese version only)
22.11.2007 Council for Sustainable Development to hold Air Summit
14.11.2007 Amendment to Fees Regulation for Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
4.11.2007 SEN to visit Japan
1.11.2007 SEN concludes visit to Beijing (with photos)
16.10.2007 Speech by SEN at the Conference on Joint-Efforts with Industries in Cleaner-Production (Chinese version only)
15.10.2007 2007 Nobel Peace Prize-the HKO connection
12.10.2007 Power companies urged to cap emissions
28.9.2007 Tenders invited for retrofitting noise barriers on Tsing Tsuen Bridge visits Sha Tin
21.9.2007 SEN visits Sha Tin
4.7.2007 Regulation on Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships to be tabled
23.6.2007 New team of Principal Officials appointed
15.6.2007 Tender for retrofitting of noise barriers on Tsing Tsuen Bridge
2.6.2007 Better Air Quality Engagement Process launched
2.6.2007 Speech by Vice-Chairman of Council for Sustainable Development on "Clean Air-Clear Choices" Launching Ceremony
11.5.2007 Council for Sustainable Development to engage the public to improve air quality
11.5.2007 Consultation on air quality to launch
30.4.2007 New website launched to promote public input on better air quality
24.4.2007 HK and Shenzhen's joint effort completes regulation of Shenzhen River
8.4.2007 Micro-Climate Studies enhance environmental performance of housing blocks
1.3.2007 Use of eco-friendly coffins in HK encouraged
27.2.2007 Four projects approved funding to promote sustainable development
23.2.2007 Auto LPG ceiling prices will be deducted in March
12.2.2007 Code of practice set for pig farms
29.1.2007 CS attends eighth working meeting of Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference (with photos)
26.1.2007 February adjustment in auto LPG ceiling prices
22.1.2007 SETW visits Eastern District (with photos)
15.1.2007 Clean air, attracting talent key, group says
   
 

 

 
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