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

China’s air pollution blamed for eight-year-old’s lung cancer

An eight-year-old girl has reportedly been diagnosed as China’s youngest victim of lung cancer, reigniting debate over the devastating human toll of the country’s pollution crisis. The girl, who was not named, lived near a busy road in the eastern … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe’s battered old cars worsening air pollution

It is a common sight in Zimbabwe’s rural areas – dilapidated old cars making their way from one district to the next overloaded with chickens, maize, luggage and passengers. But environmentalists here say the aged cars are contributing to air … Continue reading →

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Diwali celebrations: Delhi’s air quality worse than last year’s

Many Delhiites felt that decibels levels on Diwali night were a shade lower than previous years, but the dense haze of near-choking pollution told a different story. Now the verdict is out. The PM 10 (coarse particles) levels this year … Continue reading →

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Pollution inside Cars

The interior of your car may seem like a safe haven from air pollution, but it may actually be quite the opposite. Chemicals emanating from the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests and seats mix with the airborne pollution being generated under … Continue reading →

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Iran’s air pollution kills 2700 people per year

Heavy air pollution in Iran kills thousands of people in the country each year. Head of the Healthcare and Medical Education Ministry’s environment protection center Kazem Nadafi said that about 2700 people in Iran die each year because of heavy … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: How to fit a Respro® mask?

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Air pollution forecast for up to three days at 10 locations in Mumbai on anvil

In a few months, you will know exactly when to keep the pollution masks or inhalers handy. A system being put in place in the city will forecast air quality for up to three days. Screens at 15 major city … Continue reading →

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Stressed pregnant women exposed to pollution affects child behavior

The combination of maternal physical and psychological stress during fetal development magnifies the effect of each exposure, U.S. and Polish researchers say. Lead author Frederica Perera, director of the Columbia Center for Childre’s Environmental Health at the Mailman School of … Continue reading →

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