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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Respro® Masks FAQ: Do I need to replace the valves?

DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE VALVES? The valves should not need replacing on a regular basis assuming that they are maintained properly. On a monthly basis, it is advisable to flush the valves through with warm water, allow to … Continue reading

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Mayor’s new scheme to tackle old, polluting construction machinery & boost air quality

• London is first city in the world to require construction equipment to meet standards for both particulates (PM10) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) • Construction machinery emissions will be cut by approximately 40 per cent by 2020 helping London achieve … Continue reading

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Experts to survey town’s traffic after residents complain over air pollution

‘ENOUGH is enough’, say residents who believe air pollution is harming their health. People living on Boot Hill in Weymouth are seriously worried about high level of pollution on the road. A new report shows that the levels of nitrogen … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What size particles does the Techno™ mask filter out?

WHAT SIZE PARTICLES DOES THE TECHNO™ MASK FILTER OUT? The Techno™ filter has sub-micron filtration capability. What this means is that it is able to trap particles less than one micron in size which is more than capable of the … Continue reading

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Still a lot to learn about India’s deadly air pollution

What exactly is the relationship between exposure to air pollution and its effect on human health? How much cleaner would the air have to be to reduce the health burden of dirty air? Can cities be designed so as to … Continue reading

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City mayor to tackle air pollution in downtown Riga

Latvia’s environment minister Romans Naudins has entrusted Riga City Mayor Nils Ushakovs to immediately solve the problem of air pollution in downtown Riga, LETA reported on Monday. According to the report, the European Commission (EC) sent a warning to the … Continue reading

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US and Taiwan sign deal to cut urban air pollution

The US, Taiwan and Clean Air Asia, an alliance representing organisations in China, India and Indonesia, have signed a partnership to encourage cities to boost air quality. The Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP) aims to cut air pollution levels across … Continue reading

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WSU helps predict air quality during smoke season

As wildfire smoke clouds Pacific Northwest skies, researchers from Washington State University are helping improve air quality predictions with the first high-resolution, Web-based air-quality forecast system in the country. Created by researchers in WSU’s Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR), the … Continue reading

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