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

Beijing Air Quality Now In Easy To Visualise Charts

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading →

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Most Polluted Cities in the United States 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The American Lung Association has been busy using the data from monitoring stations from across the United States, to analyse the state of their nations air quality. Notable improvements have been made in relation to coal-fired power plants so, although … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Endangers 41 Percent of Americans, Lung Association Report Finds

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the United States is the cleanest it’s ever been, but according to the American Lung Association’s, about 41 percent of Americans still live in areas with harmful pollution levels, California’s cities have the worst pollution, while Santa … Continue reading →

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