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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Death in every breath you take: Air pollution in Delhi at its most lethal level ever

Air pollution has returned to haunt Delhiites and this time it appears to be more lethal than ever. Residents of the national Capital, who were breathing easy after the introduction of CNG and green vehicles in the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What filters do I need for the X-treme™ masks?

What filters do I need for the X-treme™ masks? Essentially the filters in the X-treme™ function in the same way as the City™ and Sportsta™ filters do. The X-treme™ mask for sports utilises the particulate filtration ability of the Sportsta™ … Continue reading →

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Bradford Council reveals plan to tackle air pollution

Low emission zones, bio-fuels and car-sharing initiatives are just some of the ideas being suggested to tackle pollution in Bradford. Around one in 20 deaths in Bradford is caused by air pollution, it has been revealed. Although much of the … Continue reading →

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China to Report Air Pollution Monitoring Data in 116 More Cities

China widened its air-quality monitoring rules, asking more cities to report data as the nation seeks to combat high levels of pollution. A State Council notice told 116 more of its cities to disclose air quality monitoring data, including readings … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘harmful for those with failing hearts’

Air pollution is harming people with weak hearts – even killing them, a big international study reveals. Experts estimate the toll includes thousands of Britons each year. The British Heart Foundation, which funded The Lancet work, says the UK must … Continue reading →

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Northern China’s air pollution reduces life expectancy by 5.5 years – study

Air pollution causes people in northern China to live an average of 5.5 years shorter than their southern counterparts, according to a study released on Monday which claims to show in unprecedented detail the link between air pollution and life … Continue reading →

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Interactive guide to pollution in London

With the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide of any capital city in Europe, London’s air pollution from traffic is linked to strokes, heart and respiratory diseases as well as some cancers and asthma. Enter a postcode to see how polluted … Continue reading →

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Respro® Sportsta™ Mask Review by webBikeWorld

Summary Riders who commute regularly in urban environments with lots of congestion and/or air pollution have to take extra steps to protect their long-term health. UK company Respro makes masks to help you breathe a little easier. Introduction Motorcycles are … Continue reading →

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