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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Wildfires causing hazy skies, vibrant sunsets in Minnesota

Have the skies looked a little hazy, and the sunsets extra red this weekend? That’s because strong winds have blown particles and smoke from a massive, rapidly spreading wildfire in north-central Washington state and Canada to Minnesota, which is creating a foggy … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: I feel my breathing is restricted, is this normal?

I feel my breathing is restricted, is this normal? I think that from the start that you have to understand that any mask will have some level of restriction especially at fast breathing rates for example; when cycling fast. All … Continue reading

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Scots cities ‘10 years behind on air quality’

MOST of Scotland’s cities will be ten years late when they finally meet a European air quality standard, according to environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth Scotland. The group said while a legal limit on the amount of nitrogen … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: How do I stop my glasses from misting up?

How do I stop my glasses from misting up? When using a mask with glasses, it is best to fit the mask first to get the correct fit with no seal leakage, then place the glasses in front of the … Continue reading

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Air quality alert issued for wildfire smoke

Smoky air that blew into Inland Northwest in a few hours Thursday afternoon likely will persist through at least Saturday as a 12-day heat wave gives way to moderating temperatures, but also gusty winds. The blue-brown haze from Central Washington … Continue reading

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Bill reintroduced to give Utah Division of Air Quality more ‘flexibility’

A bill was reintroduced Wednesday that would give the Utah Division of Air Quality more flexibility in forming strategies to achieve standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. HB121 was introduced during the 2014 Legislature and approved by the Senate, but … Continue reading

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Moscow Air Pollution Reaches Especially Dangerous Levels

Moscow’s air pollution is expected to reach especially hazardous levels on Wednesday as temperatures in the city climb to 32 degrees Celsius 90 Fahrenheit. The warning was triggered after the morning temperature exceeded the expected norm by about 5 C, said the federal agency in charge of monitoring the environment, RosHydroMet. An unexpectedly … Continue reading

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Air pollution at dangerous levels in parts of King’s Lynn, warns report

Nitrogen dioxide levels in parts of the town are currently high enough to cause a serious risk to health, warns a new report. The report to West Norfolk councillors states: “Air pollution can make our environment less attractive and can … Continue reading

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