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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Beijing smog: When growth trumps life in China

Beijing’s air pollution has soared to hazardous levels, but cleaning up the problem is not straightforward, and is dependant on prioritising quality of life over economic growth. When I wake up in the morning, I pause briefly before opening my … Continue reading

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The future’s not bright: Low-level air pollution leads to drop in wildflower populations say Manchester scientists

The UK’s colourful countryside is in danger due to air pollution, according to a Manchester Metropolitan University researcher. Air pollution caused by car exhausts, fertilizer and industry is killing off many of our plants – with numerous wildflowers being threatened … Continue reading

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FAQ: These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them?

These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them? The malleable nose clip deforms easily so that a good fit can be formed around the bridge of the nose. Continuous or exaggerated deformation will eventually cause failure in the … Continue reading

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China’s air pollution again at danger levels

Dangerously high pollution levels have shrouded Beijing in smog for the second time in about two weeks, forcing airlines to cancel flights because of poor visibility and prompting the city government to warn residents to stay indoors. The outlines of … Continue reading

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Air pollution fears in Leicester and Nottingham

Two of the Midlands’ biggest cities are breathing in record quantities of nitrogen dioxide. According to a recent study, Leicester has the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide in England, with Nottingham recording the second highest. Both have some of the … Continue reading

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Diesel fumes more damaging to health than petrol engines

Diesel fumes are significantly more damaging to health than those from petrol engines, according to research which shows that related air pollution contributes to lung disease, heart attacks, asthma and other respiratory problems. The findings, published by the Department for … Continue reading

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U.S. deep freeze continues; dangerous air pollution episode in Utah

The most dangerous weather in the U.S. this week is occurring in the valleys of northern Utah, where clear skies, light winds, and a strong temperature inversion have combined to create a dangerous 6-day long air pollution episode. (A temperature … Continue reading

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King’s College Study: How the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations

The results of a study illustrating how the public are exposed to large variations in pollution concentrations as they go about their normal day were presented at a public meeting on 16th January 2013. This demonstration study involved seven residents … Continue reading

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