Updated on Apr 19, 2008 – SCMP
When I walk along the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and look across Victoria Harbour, instead of ships and birds in the sky, I see only sooty smog.
I agree with those correspondents who blame emission from vehicles for much of this air pollution. Some people have urged drivers to switch to public transport, but this is unlikely to happen, because they want the freedom that private car ownership brings them. However, what car owners can do is check if their cars have a catalytic convertor and if not, get it installed. Such a device can reduce the toxicity of the emissions and most car owners could afford to do this.
We all have to confront the problem of air pollution if we want to keep the scenic splendour of Victoria Harbour and vehicle owners must also play their part.
Tom Cheung Pui-hang, Western district