There will be long-term consequences for all of us, especially for kids.
http://aqicn.org/city/hongkong/m/
Oriental,while I share your frustration, I don't really understand your logic. What raise is an acceptable compensation for your kids getting cancer or a deformed lung??
The only reasonable answer can be more basings/ part-time/ commutable rosters.
PS Hugo, you will need your humor in the future, keep it up.