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Transport could shut down and public buses or subway trains not advisable. However, taxi drivers in HK (with their LPG engines) have a very good communication network and know the city better than some maps. They could provide intelligence from their passengers on the outbreak, as well as providing transportation to people who need medical attention. It would be like the call to arms from Gallieni, the military governor of Paris, before the Battle of the Marne

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One alarming scenario for HK would be the arrival of a new virus that quickly spreads through the densely populated city. Sharing knowledge on the spread would be of vital importance. A network like Ushahidi could help collect data on where outbreaks have occurred and when it would be safe to stay at home, share encouragement that the situation is manageable, and provide advice on where to go for medical assistance. Data of hospitals and other medical service providers would also be useful. In… Continue

Something that is fairly big in Hong Kong which is making me carry around less notes and coins is the Octopus card. This is a cashless purchasing facility that can be linked to automatically recharge from your account and just requires a tap for a transaction. It's not used for large sums of money generally and would certainly need a hassle free way to increase security on it if it was going to used more readily. However, we have very few problems with petty crime and mugging in HK so the… Continue

It's all kinetic here but with a bit of sun. A nice cool breeze is blowing, slowly turning some of the wind turbines in the the building's arches. The sun has yet to reach it's zenith, but already the photo voltaic cells are in action on the roof and walls. It's very much team work as nature starts up the acc**ulation of energy and my family adds to that. My kids are busy doing the typical cycling to power the tv to watch the football as normal on a Saturday and have even managed to combine… Continue

Today's one of the many community dinners that have begun to happen a few times a week. Although not all of my building's residents are present there is a good mixture of the inhabitants as we consume the produce we have grown on our roof top gardens and balconies, helped party by hydroponics. Continue

These bottles work perfectly for crises as well as everyday function. I am in the process of purchasing my jerry can to use in Hong Kong where although we have clean water, the pipes in old buildings mean it's not clean when it comes out of the taps. However, this infrastructure provides the transportation so let lifesaver do the rest. I estimate it will be in the first year alone over 1 thousand dollars cheaper. Continue

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In ten years, I will be still in HK but this city will have taken major steps to become much more sustainable. China will have opened up and more responsibility will be taken for the environment. The Clean Air Network will have triumphed to reduce roadside emissions and I will sing about the growing biodiversity of the planet.

I was deeply impressed by William when I first saw him on TED giving a talk about his windmills. Facing a water crisis and near starvation, William used his talents and drive to build a electricity generating windmill and a water pump, providing not only the ability to irrigate his family's crops, but inspiration for many others in his native Malawi. Indeed his has provided great inspiration to me, proving that dedication and hope can bring life and a better world. Education and his local… Continue

Information carries not just power, but also great hope. Hope is something everyone needs to keep close to their hearts and minds. Hope is what we need for the future and keeps us striving to reach our goals. Continue