Why a cooler, greener Hong Kong has a better chance of keeping a future pandemic at bay

Wearing a face mask outdoors is becoming unbearable for many in Hong Kong, as urban temperatures have soared to over 30 degrees Celsius in recent days. Trying to seek refuge in the shade of a mature tree in the busy streets of a city of 7 million people can be a challenge.Thanks to the Country Parks Ordinance, Hong Kong can pride itself on having a wealth of green space; around 40 per cent of our land area has been designated as country park and special areas for nature conservation. But when…

Read the original article at South China Morning Post