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Hong Kong faces record heatwaves, prompting calls to look beyond air conditioning

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Hong Kong is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. The Labour Department has upgraded its Heat Stress at Work Warning system to better alert outdoor workers. While air conditioning provides some relief in Hong Kong, the article questions the long-term reliance on it and contrasts the situation with European countries that have historically used passive cooling methods due to milder summers and higher energy costs. AI

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece discussing the implications of extreme heat and reliance on air conditioning, rather than a direct announcement or event.

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Hong Kong faces record heatwaves, prompting calls to look beyond air conditioning

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dennis Lee ·

    In an era of extreme summers, it’s time to look beyond air conditioning

    The Labour Department recently upgraded its Heat Stress at Work Warning system, making it easier for higher-tier alerts to be sent out, so that employers and workers, especially those who have to work outdoors, can react quickly during very hot weather. Unfortunately, the most we…

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