When you savor your favourite sweet and sour pork ribs or pepper steak, you might not realise the hidden impact of your meal. According to CUHK, the rising meat consumption in mainland China is significantly worsening air pollution in less affluent regions. This is deepening the health and environmental divide between the rich and poor. So, your dietary choices are not just about taste—they’re influencing the air quality and lives of many others!

Picture the tropical forest - hot, humid and full of obstacles. The dense plant life, uneven terrain and wild animals make it extremely difficult for researchers to monitor temperatures near the forest floor, crucial data for understanding the impact of climate change. Yet CUHK scientists have braved this inhospitable realm, overcoming immense challenges to discover cooler microclimates close to the ground, and offering vital clues about how these precious ecosystems are responding to our warming world.