Author Archives: Respro® UK Ltd

Unknown's avatar

About Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® Masks: Cycle masks, motorcycle masks and allergy masks. External wear for internal protection.

City Living Is Ruining Your Sense Of Smell, Scientist Warns 

City living is destroying our sense of smell, driving up consumption of salty foods and causing obesity rates to soar, according to a leading scientist. Dr Kara Hoover, an expert in olfactory evolution, said that air pollution was to blame … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

German city bans older diesel cars to combat air pollution

Authorities in southwest Germany are banning older diesel cars from driving in the city of Stuttgart starting next year. The measure is intended to reduce levels of fine particulate matter found in diesel emissions that are harmful to human health. … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Germany | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free

In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Europe, France, Germany, Latin America, London, Mexico, Spain, UK, USA & Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Two Indians die every minute due to air pollution: Study

Air pollution has today become a serious issue for health with reports claiming that it is the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide and fifth largest killer in India. According to a new study, the air Indians breathe … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Madrid and Barcelona issued EU ultimatum over pollution levels 

The European Commission has given Spain two months to comply with EU air pollution standards or face a hefty face. Spain was among five member states to be issued the ultimatum  for failing to address repeated breaches of air pollution … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Spain | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Millions of premature births could be linked to air pollution, study finds

Premature births across 183 countries may be associated with fine particulate matter, a common air pollutant, with Africa and Asia especially affected Air pollution could be a contributing factor in millions of premature births around the world each year, a … Continue reading

Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution ‘final warning’ from European Commission to UK 

The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK over breaches of air pollution limits. It said limits had been repeatedly exceeded in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow. Germany, France, Spain and Italy were also … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Research on short-term effects of air pollution on the health of airways of children with chronic respiratory complaints 

Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory complaints such as wheezing or asthma. Vera … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment