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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Perm Smells Bad

Perm residents complain of a strong smell of gas, which is felt in several parts of the city. Urban services are at a loss where he could cause unpleasant odor. According to official data, there are no leaks in the … Continue reading

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State to monitor air pollution during Puja

KOLKATA: Environment minister Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar flagged off two manual mobile air quality monitoring stations on Tuesday. These will measure air pollution during Durga Puja. The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) will set up environment awareness stalls in several … Continue reading

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FAQ: How do the Sportsta™ and City™ mask differ?

How do the Sportsta™ and City™ mask differ? Aside from the differences in filtration (explained below), the Sportsta™ mask offers the wearer increased comfort over the City™ mask for the following two reasons: 1. The Powa valves incorporated in the Sportsta™ have a larger bore … Continue reading

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Pollution blackspot never fully tested

THE true extent of pollution at the Air Balloon roundabout is unknown because it is not considered a major road, the Standard can reveal. A 2011 report found harmful Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels exceeded national air quality standards. But other … Continue reading

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Air pollution closely linked to heart health

A SUDDEN REDUCTION OF air pollution might improve adverse cardiovascular effects in healthy adults, according to a study that tracked pollutants and compared levels to blood markers before, during and after Beijing’s 2008 Olympic games. This is the first major … Continue reading

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Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During Infancy Harms The Lungs For Many Years

Babies who are exposed to ambient air traffic pollution are likely to have poorer lung function up to the age of eight, especially those who are sensitized to common allergens, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, reported in the … Continue reading

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Ottawa, provinces poised to agree on new deal to control air pollution

Federal and provincial environment ministers are poised to announce a new deal to better control industrial air pollution and reduce smog. Officials from both levels of government have agreed in principle to the air-quality deal, and have the backing of … Continue reading

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Dryden Goodwin’s Breathe unveiled on side of St Thomas’ Hospital

A video screen animation by artist Dryden Goodwin was unveiled today on London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, which is big enough to be observed from Westminster Bridge and The Houses of Parliament. The work, Breathe, has been designed to draw attention … Continue reading

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