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 On today's Backchat, we're talking about extreme weather and waste reduction, which were key themes of Earth Day on Monday.

This year's Earth Day came amid a series of weather events recorded around the world over the past few days.


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 On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the ban on single use plastic.

Starting Monday — which is Earth Day — catering premises will no longer be able to provide disposable expanded polystyrene tableware, which includes single-use plastic straws, s...

 On Friday's Backchat, we're talking about escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Last week, Iran fired over 300 drones and missiles in retaliation to its foe's strike on a diplomatic compound in Damascus earlier this month, killing 16, includin...

 On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about how to make the best use of public funds at a time when all government departments are being asked to tighten their belts.

Legislators have been meeting all week in a Special Finance Committee session to qu...

 On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're be talking about the increasing divorce rate in Hong Kong.

Divorce applications rose 25% last year and splitting couples had to wait longer to have their cases heard in Family Court, with the average waiting time reach...

 On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about calls to tackle "job-hopping" among foreign domestic helpers.

Authorities last year announced that a revised employment agencies' code of practice would be published this quarter, as some employers are stru...