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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Hong Kong’s dirty air costs $6 billion a year

As Hong Kong strives to consolidate its reputation as a financial hub and major offshore conduit for China’s wealth, the smog that often envelops its skyscrapers exacts a heavy cost on its pro-business credentials and competitiveness. The problem costs an … Continue reading

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Air quality advisory issued for holiday

The Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued an air quality advisory in effect today and tomorrow for potentially elevated smoke levels in some neighborhoods. The elevated smoke levels will be caused by fireworks and outdoor barbecues. A portion … Continue reading

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Limits for air pollution ‘breached across London’

Air pollution in 2011 was so high in London that EU limits were exceeded at most monitoring sites close to busy roads, according to figures released today by the London Assembly. Research at 100 monitoring sites by King’s College London … Continue reading

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Air pollution shows no improvement

Brighton and Hove’s worst air pollution hotspots have not significantly improved in the last ten years, the council says. Unless things change for the better the city risks being fined under EU legislation, a council report adds. via Air pollution … Continue reading

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Air pollution? Transport sector to blame

BANGALORE: A whopping 67% of emission in Bangalore is caused by the transport sector. Over the past decade, dozens of global studies have shown that spending time in close proximity to heavy traffic, especially diesel truck traffic, is associated with … Continue reading

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Crazy heat turns Atlanta purple  

Metro Atlantas air quality was so bad Friday that the area shot past a Code Red to a Code Purple, and Saturday already looks like it will be just as bad as thermometers across the region race into triple-digits again.To … Continue reading

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UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

Twelve UK cities and urban areas may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic from their centres within months after the European commission refused to allow Britain more time to reduce dangerous exhaust emissions, according to air quality campaigners. … Continue reading

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Poor air quality likely to continue this weekend

According to a notice from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, todays poor air quality is likely to continue through the weekend. This means air quality is likely to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, and folks who are … Continue reading

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