Tag: Impact

List of environmental impact assessments in fourth quarter of 2023 released ***************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department today (January 12) released a list of completed and newly commenced statutory environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and non-statutory environmental studies for major development projects between October 1 and December 31, 2023.      Updated information related to the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance is available on its website at www.epd.gov.hk/eia. Completed statutory EIAs and non-statutory environmental studies for projects in the fourth quarter of 2023 include: ———————————————————————————————————————————————- A. Statutory EIAs: 1. Improvement to So Kwun Po Interchange (Civil Engineering and Development Department) 2. Tuen Mun Bypass ... Read more

 Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people people to one another and themselves, wants to help as many youth advocates as possible make a difference in the lives of young people. The past few years have been challenging for students – in particular, girls and gender expansive youth. Recent reports have shown that they are being harassed online at alarming rates. And their self esteem is being impacted. Empowered Flower Girl recognizes it can be a struggle for girls to find their place in the world – from social pressures to feeling ... Read more

List of environmental impact assessments in third quarter of 2023 released **************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department today (October 13) released a list of completed and newly commenced statutory environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and non-statutory environmental studies for major development projects between July 1 and September 30, 2023.      ​Updated information related to the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance is available on its website at www.epd.gov.hk/eia. Completed statutory EIAs and non-statutory environmental studies for projects in the third quarter of 2023 include: ———————————————————————————————————————————————- A. Statutory EIAs: 1. Drainage Improvement Works in Mui Wo (Drainage Services Department) B. Non-statutory environmental studies for projects: Nil Newly ... Read more

 With growing concerns over rising temperatures in the Delaware Valley, PMC Pharmacy emphasizes the critical need to address the potential impact of heat on medications during transportation. The effects of heat on various medications can put patients at risk of Adverse Drug Events (ADEs), leading to potential hospitalization and compromised health outcomes. The impact of high temperatures on medications can vary depending on the specific drug, potentially rendering them less potent or entirely ineffective. Changes in physical properties, such as softening, melting, brittleness, or alterations in color, texture, or consistency, can hinder proper dissolution or absorption in the body. Moreover, ... Read more

 Efficient Impact, a grassroots startup dedicated to empowering small businesses, announces its launch as a platform connecting businesses with experienced executive consultants. By fostering connections and providing tailored guidance, Efficient Impact aims to equip small businesses with the resources and expertise needed for long-term success. Efficient Impact values the transformative power of small businesses in driving economies and empowering communities. Through its platform, the company facilitates impactful consulting engagements, executive mentoring, and talent acquisition, enabling businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. “We place a strong emphasis on the higher economic purpose of empowering small businesses,” says Vanesha Jaiswal-Azad, Founder ... Read more