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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

UK faces European court over coal plant emissions

Brussels will haul the UK into court for breaching emissions limits of the toxic pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NOx) at its coal-fired Aberthaw power plant in Wales, the bloc announced on Thursday. The Aberthaw plant in the Vale of Glamorgan is … Continue reading →

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Only radical action can help tackle London’s air pollution crisis

There is an air pollution emergency happening in this city, and the Government is failing to get a handle on it. The latest evidence of this health crisis, released yesterday by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, points to the … Continue reading →

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How Air Pollution Affects Babies in the Womb

A new study finds evidence that prenatal exposure to common pollutants can contribute to hyperactivity, aggression and more in kids In the latest study on the subject, published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers for the first time pinpointed exactly which areas … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘link to stroke risk’

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. Scientists say even short-term spikes in pollution were mirrored by a rise in strokes – particularly in low and middle-income … Continue reading →

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Driving ban on half Paris motorists after air pollution briefly tops Shanghai

Paris on Monday imposed a partial driving ban and made public transport free in an attempt to cut noxious smog, after pollution levels briefly surpassed that of Shanghai last week. Authorities announced that all cars with plates ending in even … Continue reading →

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South-East Asian haze increases risk of respiratory mortality

Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality rates caused by respiratory illness on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality … Continue reading →

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‘Idling’ motorists in Westminster to face £20 fines

Motorists in Westminster who sit in a stationary car with the engine running and refuse to turn it off are to be fined £20. The move reflects concerns from local residents and businesses about air quality, Westminster City Council said. … Continue reading →

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The potency of airborne allergens may be boosted by air pollution

It often appears as if allergic conditions are worsened by air pollution. The American Chemical Society has reported via Newswise on March 22, 2015, that air pollutants could boost the potency of common airborne allergens. Air pollutants associated with climate … Continue reading →

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