Pollution

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From: Blighty
I was in Scotland yesterday, breathing "Champagne" air. Within minutes of getting off the flight here today, my chest had tightened and I was breathless going up one flight of stairs.
This atmosphere is not good for anyone.
This atmosphere is not good for anyone.
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From: one country, one system
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.
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.
Last edited by Sam Ting Wong; 12th February 2015 at 02:43.
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From: Out there
This subject has been flogged to death for years now. It won't change so there are two choices. Accept it or leave! Are you suggesting that more money would compensate ruining your lungs and maybe an early death?

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From: Eden Valley
Not without its own problems, starting nicely when Salim turns up at your villa in his Ferrari to take out you 15 year old daughter.
Having lived near there, a Godforsaken place infused with a myriad of tribal maniacs where social stability is tending toward razor's edge.
Having lived near there, a Godforsaken place infused with a myriad of tribal maniacs where social stability is tending toward razor's edge.
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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
Having had both of my offspring on nebulisers in hospital out there after suffering breathing problems, I decided enough was enough. Never mind "danger money"! I took a 60% pay cut, left the place for good. Not regretted it; kids' health comes first.

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From: uk
Right now the ATIS is giving 1500m in fog , call it what you want, its still pollution, there may be some water vapor clinging to the 2.5mm particles but those are still going on a one way trip into your lungs






