Making it Safer to Breathe in Hong Kong and Beyond

NRDC
By Frances BeineckeNov 19, 2013, 11:00 am522 ptsHotTop
Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, New York City I traveled to Hong Kong last week and was greeted by a layer of smog. The city’s famous skyline was marred by haze, and the pollution in the air exceeded World Health Organization guidelines four out of the five days I was there. I loved exploring the city,…

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