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The hottest day in May May 23 was officially the hottest day on record hitting 36.1 degrees Celsius. Unfortunately this caused issues for many people hiking around town, with one man dying and two injured due to heat related issues. With hotter months still to come the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department recommends hikers “plan carefully and choose a regularly maintained path with clear directory signs, pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory and don’t go hiking alone.” For more information and safety advice visit afcd.gov.hk
Paint the town While the HKWalls festival may have finished, there is still plenty of artistic talent being spread across the town. The students of Chek Chee Secondary School in Sai Kung have recently displayed their artwork in Hang Hau MTR station. With a strong focus on the environment, each piece represents the negative effects humans are having on nature. The students hope that through art they can remind people to take more care of the environment and recycle, to ensure that wild creatures can enjoy and feel safe in their habitats. You can find the artwork outside of Hang Hau station.
Break the chain Hong Kong has very few laws governing wildlife crimes. But a Members Bill is currently being considered by the government that will provide greater investigative powers to crack down on these crimes. The bill will enable wildlife crime to be treated as the serious and organised crime that it is. To raise public awareness and support for this bill, the
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non-profit platform, Artists who Love Animals & Nature (ALAN) hopes to collect over 10,000 signatures from concerned citizens. The platform has created five murals across the city, using augmented reality to bring the artwork to life and raise awareness for the campaign. To sign the petition and put a stop to the wildlife trade please visit breakthechain.link
