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regular reader of your column and a committed environmentalist , I would
be like to bring to the public¡¦s attention a serious situation which
they may not have noticed .
Chek Keng used to be a remote , beautiful and tranquil bay in Sai
Kung , and providing excellent natural retreat for city dwellers in Hong
Kong . Over the past few years , however , it has become heavily
polluted . A lot of plastic bags and other unsightly rubbish have been
dumped on the shore . There is a disgusting smell in the bay caused by
the refuse .
Chek Keng illustrates the multitude of problems facing our
natural environment , being ruined by greed and ignorance . The only
response we have seen over the years from the Hong Kong Government has
been empty words and broken promises .
Chek Keng is dying and , unless prompt action is taken to clear
up the mess , it will be beyond saving . If we don¡¦t act now , our
remaining areas of unspoilt land will end up being completely and
unnecessarily destroyed . |
