Category Archives: Air Quality

Carburetor motorcycles cause 19% of air pollution in Tehran: official

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

There are around 2 million motorcycles in Tehran and the carburetor ones are causing a great deal of pollution relatively speaking, Tasnim quoted Masoud Zandi as saying. While only 30 days are reported as polluted or mildly polluted on average … Continue reading →

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SMOKESCREEN: 13 Spanish cities accused of cover-up over ‘dangerous’ air pollution

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

AN ENVIRONMENTAL group in Spain has claimed that 16 cities “regularly surpass” harmful levels of air pollution but only three have told their residents. Ecologistas en Accion claim that A Coruña, Aviles, Bailen, Barcelona, Granada, Huelva, Lleida, Madrid, Murcia, Puertollano, … Continue reading →

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Delhi Air Pollution: ‘Dust’ Screen Hiding Bigger Killers

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dust may be the most visible marker of Delhi’s air pollution, but its sheer abundance may actually be masking the bigger killers- emissions from vehicles, thermal power plants and industries. Studies and research reports have underlined that it’s the chemical … Continue reading →

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European Air Quality Index: current air quality information at your finger tips

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new European Air Quality Index, launched today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission, allows users to check the current air quality across Europe’s cities and regions. The Index is accompanied by new country fact sheets … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to osteoporosis-related bone fractures

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of bone loss and fractures. Beyond the risks of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and even cancer, living in a highly polluted zone for a significant time could increase the risk of osteoporosis-related bone … Continue reading →

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People with certain blood types appear to be more at risk from air pollution

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The kind of blood you have could increase or decrease your risk of having a heart attack in response to high levels of air pollution, new research suggests. A variant ABO gene – which can only be found in A, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may increase osteoporosis-related bone fracture risk

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Adults, particularly those with a low income and aged at least 65 years, have an increased risk for bone fracture and osteoporosis-related loss of bone mineral density with long-term exposure to air pollution, according to findings published in The Lancet … Continue reading →

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Delhi Smog: Gurugram Schools to Remain Closed Till November 11

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In view of the unbearable air pollution, all government and private schools in Gurugram will remain closed on November 10 and 11, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. The Gurugram district administration undertook a slew of measures after high levels of PM 2.5 were … Continue reading →

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