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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Greenpeace: Bulgaria 1st in Europe by Air Pollution

The highest in Europe air pollution with sulfur dioxide and fine dust particles per produced kWh of electricity has been registered in Bulgaria, according to the Bulgarian office of the international eco-organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace cited Monday their own research report. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution surprises Iranians living in Tehran

Air pollution hits Tehran early this year. Although Iranians have to deal with increase amounts of air pollution during winter in the capital, this air pollution has started in the autumn season. Since Saturday the government has closed elementary schools … Continue reading →

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Petrol or diesel?

The lack of recent progress in cleaning urban air can be blamed on the steady increase in diesel vehicles our roads; over half of new cars are now diesel, compared to just 14% in 2000. It is harder to control … Continue reading →

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Tehran schools ordered shut over air pollution

Air pollution has forced Iranian authorities to close elementary schools and kindergartens in Tehran province for three days from Sunday, the state broadcaster said. Schools had already been closed due to pollution on Sunday, while government agencies were to shorten … Continue reading →

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Smoggy Beijing sees lung cancer cases soar

The number of lung cancer cases in the Chinese capital Beijing has soared over the last decade. According to figures published by the state-run Xinhua news agency, they have increased by more than 50%. Beijing health officials say smoking is … Continue reading →

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Shanghai smog: Air pollution covers city

Shanghai residents awoke this morning to find the city covered in a dense smog, as air quality in the city hit ‘severe pollution’ levels. Residents were advised to stay indoors where possible when the Shanghai Environment Agency measured pollution at … Continue reading →

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Review: Respro® Techno™ Mask and Allergy™ Mask tested by VOLT

The consumer programme VOLT by Belgian TV channel één have tested the Respro® Techno™ Mask and the Respro® Allergy™ Mask. “Goed nieuws voor wie veel in de stad fietst of sport. Er is een masker op de markt dat je … Continue reading →

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Air pollution death rate up in half of London boroughs

The death rate as a result of air pollution has got worse in almost half of London boroughs, Department of Health figures have shown. The West London borough of Hillingdon topped the national ‘league of shame’ for the biggest increase … Continue reading →

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