HK to share geoconservation experience
Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Alan Wong is attending the 5th International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks in Unzen Volcanic Area Global Geopark in Japan, to share Hong Kong's experience in geoconservation.
21 beaches rated 'good'
The Environmental Protection Department has rated water quality at 21 beaches 'good' and 16 'fair' for this weekend.
Rare solar eclipse set for May 21
A rare annular solar eclipse will occur on May 21 and be visible in Hong Kong if the weather permits, the Hong Kong Observatory says.
April warmer, wetter
April was warmer than usual with the Hong Kong Observatory recording a mean temperature of 23.9 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees above normal.
Environment chief visits Beijing
Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau will speak at the launch of the construction of the Hong Kong branch line of the second west-east natural gas pipeline in Beijing.
Park art features creative re-use
Craftsmen from the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conversation Department have transformed used barbeque forks, plastic bottles, paintbrushes and other waste into lifelike sculptures of wildlife such as a black kite, python and wild boar. Visitors can spot 15 of these works along a walking trail at the Lions Nature Education Centre in Sai Kung.
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