"Air pollution is widely regarded as Hong Kong"s most serious environmental problem. It is a problem that can and does affect us all on a day-to-day basis. The negative publicity surrounding local air quality may also affect the attractiveness of Hong Kong as a tourism destination, and as a city in which to live or in which to invest. Clearly, understanding the causes of our air pollution problem and the ways in which we might improve air quality are matters that are of interest to many in the community. The publication of this book is therefore very timely........
Publication of this book, coinciding as it does with the 90th Anniversary Celebrations of the University of Hong Kong, also reflects our continuing commitment to the field ofenvironmental studies and the pursuit of sustainable development in Hong Kong. I am confident that it will make a significant contribution to enhancing community awareness of a vitally important dimension of our local environment." - Professor W.I.R. Davies, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
