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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: 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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Michigan cities graded on air pollution

The American Lung Association just released its annual report card on air quality, State of the Air. Detroit and Grand Rapids made the list of most polluted cities for their ozone levels (Detroit ranks 34th worst out of 220 cities; … Continue reading →

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London smog: Boris Johnson shuns air pollution inquiry

Boris Johnson has been accused of taking a reckless approach to Londoners’ health after refusing to appear before a parliamentary investigation into air pollution. The environmental audit committee (EAC) today launched a new inquiry into air pollution following recent dangerous … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often?

Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often? Yes the filters do need replacing. 1. The effective working life of the City™ filter depends on a number of factors, such as; the breathing rate of the user; ambient levels of … Continue reading →

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Madrid’s smart parking meters to charge more for most polluting cars

The city of Madrid is introducing smart parking meters that will slap a surcharge on cars that pollute more and reduce parking charges for efficient vehicles, a system that city officials are touting as the first of its kind in … Continue reading →

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Old vehicles cause air pollution in Serbia

Clean air is the basis for the health of the entire ecosystem. Air is a mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere, consisting of approximately 4/5 nitrogen, 1/5 oxygen and very small amounts of noble gases, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Silvertown exceeds EU limits, campaigners warn

Air pollution in parts of Silvertown is more than one-and-a-half times the European legal limit, according to a new study. Campaigners from the No to Silvertown Tunnel group, who carried out the research, warn levels will get worse should the … Continue reading →

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Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution

Nearly half of all Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to an American Lung Association (ALA) report released Wednesday. Nearly 148 million people live in areas where smog and soot particles make it unhealthy to … Continue reading →

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