Temperature rising: Hong Kong’s poorest suffer most as city gets hotter, while experts call for action to avoid tragedy

Humanity’s need to tackle climate change is more pressing than ever, with the United Nations warning last week that the pace of global warming would accelerate at a faster-than-expected pace over the next 20 years. In this four-part series, the Post examines its impact on the city, how the Hong Kong government can best play catch-up, and who is walking the talk in the private sector. Part two looks at the Hongkongers most affected by changing weather patterns.

On Hong Kong’s hottest summer days, housewife Jenny Fung* keeps five fans on at home all day and, like her husband and son, takes multiple showers to try to stay cool.