Category Archives: Air Quality

Timaru to clear the air: Council brings in burner ban 

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A plan to tackle air pollution in Canterbury has been approved by the regional council, but councillors say it will not be fining people straight away. It includes a ban on log burners more than 15 years old in Timaru. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: A threat to your heart and longevity? 

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

New research links “safe” levels of air pollution to premature death. Every day, you inhale thousands of gallons of air — mostly nitrogen, oxygen, and a smattering of other gases. But that air also contains tiny particles spewed from power … Continue reading →

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Korea has worst air of advanced economies, report shows

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Korea has the worst air quality of any advanced country, with its fine dust level soaring over the past 17 years, according to an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report released Sunday. The report shows Korea had the … Continue reading →

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5,000 deaths annually from dieselgate in Europe 

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Excess emissions from diesel cars cause about 5,000 premature deaths annually across Europe, a new study shows. Since the late 1990s the share of diesel cars in the EU has risen to around 50% in the fleet, with important variations … Continue reading →

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North China moves to fight winter air pollution 

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have rolled out measures to fight air pollution as the most heavily polluted season, winter, is coming. The port city of Tianjin will restrict production in heavily polluting industries, including steel, casting, construction materials and coking, … Continue reading →

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Dodgy diesel emissions kill 5000 a year in Europe

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The test-dodging tricks of some diesel car manufacturers result in extra pollution that is responsible for around 5000 premature deaths a year, according to a new study. About 5000 people across Europe die prematurely every year because of discrepancies between … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Barcelona rises by 48% on public transport strike days, study reveals

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the Spanish city of Barcelona deteriorates by as much as 48% during public transport strikes, researchers have found. The study found that alterations in public transport could trigger a rise in the number of private vehicle trips, which in … Continue reading →

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People of color exposed to more pollution from cars, trucks, power plants over 10 years

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new nationwide study finds that the U.S. made little progress from 2000 to 2010 in reducing relative disparities between people of color and whites in exposure to harmful air pollution emitted by cars, trucks and other combustion sources. The … Continue reading →

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