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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Air Pollution, Asthma Burden Unevenly Shared Among U.S. Children

Low income minority groups tend to be most exposed to air pollution, US study finds. Disadvantaged kids not only breathe disproportionate amounts of bad air, but they also can be more vulnerable to the ill effects of bad air, asthma … Continue reading →

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New agreement to reduce pollution

The European Union reached a new international agreement on 7th May to update the Gothenburg Protocol, aimed at tackling air pollution. Danish EU Presidency and the EU Environment Commissioner issued a joint statement welcoming the new international agreement with Norway, Switzerland … Continue reading →

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Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading →

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Beijing Air Quality Now In Easy To Visualise Charts

Beijing Travel Report website has launched page providing Beijing’s air quality data in an easy to read graph that updates daily. My Experiences and Tips on Beijing TravelBeijing Travel Report | My Experiences and Tips on Beijing Travel.

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Air pollution Stable as city centre air worsens

Air Quality in York has kept stable since peak traffic levels have been controlled and cycling levels have increased more than 15% since the beginning of Cycling City York programme. The Environment Act 1995 requires all local authorities to assess … Continue reading →

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Yellow-green storm caused by birch bloom moves towards the centre of Moscow

A heavy dust storm of yellow green clouds of pollen has formed in the south-west of Moscow.  Yellow-green storm caused by birch bloom moves towards the center of Moscow — Gazeta.Ru | English news blog.

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Besides causing breathing problems, air pollution can pose risk to brain health, researchers say

Researchers recently found that older women are especially vulnerable to air pollution in urban areas, experiencing higher rates of mental decline when exposed to fine and coarse particulate matter. Besides causing breathing problems, air pollution can pose risk to brain … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to tackle London air pollution

The London Mayor, Boris Johnson resisted attempts by the previous Labour government to make him clean up dangerous air pollution in London, according to ministerial briefing papers released under the Freedom of Information Act. Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to … Continue reading →

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