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

Air pollution raises risk of death ‘for decades after exposure’ 

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Longest-running study to date analyses long-term mortality risks of Britons exposed to historic particulate pollution Air pollution raises the risk of death for many decades after exposure, according to the longest-running study to date. The analysis of 368,000 British people … Continue reading →

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The deadly toll of city smog 

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

In mid-January 2016 a three-day smog covered London, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. January used to be a peak month for pea-souper smogs. Between 1952 and 1962 these killed nearly 15,000 Londoners and many people in other cities including Glasgow and … Continue reading →

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The truth about London’s air pollution 

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Invisible pollution kills up to 9,000 people a year in the capital. But under government plans, from school gates to shopping streets, Londoners will be breathing dangerous air until 2025. What more can be done? In the morning, this traffic … Continue reading →

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Delhi air will never be safe because of its geographical disadvantage: Panel to High Court 

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Incidentally, the DPCC report claimed that “trends” showed that levels of PM10 and PM2.5 in the city were “decreasing”. A senior scientist with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the Delhi High Court Thursday that pollution levels in the … Continue reading →

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EU parliament fails to close loopholes in controversial car emission tests 

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

MEPs fail to veto proposal that will allow cars to emit twice the limit of NOx pollution following pressure from pro-car industry countries MEPs have failed to veto loopholes in air pollution limits on new diesel cars, despite public anger … Continue reading →

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Brexit would return Britain to being ‘dirty man of Europe’ 

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Leading group of environmentalists warns that leaving the European Union would mean a return to filthy beaches, foul air and weak conservation laws Britain risks becoming the “dirty man of Europe” again with filthy beaches, foul air and weak conservation … Continue reading →

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Expert tips to deal with choking air pollution 

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The city has been enveloped in a heavy layer of smog caused by a fire last week at the Deonar dumping ground. It released hazardous gases into the air, raising the pollution levels to a dangerous point and is causing … Continue reading →

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Air pollution from Europe’s planes set to rise by nearly half 

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

EU study predicts 43% rise in NOx emissions from planes within two decades, due to increased air traffic Air pollution from planes in Europe is to rise by nearly half in the next two decades, according to the EU’s first … Continue reading →

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