Category Archives: Air Quality

Supreme court orders UK to draw up air pollution cleanup plan

UK’s failure to meet EU limits on nitrogen dioxide must be tackled, court rules in case brought by NGO ClientEarth over government’s failure to act The supreme court has ordered the government to make plans for tackling the UK’s air … Continue reading →

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Air pollution causes low birth weight, Beijing study shows

The reduction in air pollution achieved during the 2008 Beijing Olympics resulted in an increase in birth weight, new research has shown Air pollution causes babies to be born smaller, according to a study of babies born just after the … Continue reading →

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Londoners demand David Cameron and Ed Miliband tackle London’s ‘toxic’ air pollution

Londoners today demanded David Cameron and Ed Miliband do more to tackle “toxic” air pollution blighting the city. Ahead of a Supreme Court judgement on Britain’s failure to meet a key EU air quality standard, nearly seven out of ten … Continue reading →

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Vote for Respro®

We need your help… The dangers of air pollution are everywhere. By bringing awareness of the dangers of air pollution to all of us, we would like to think that we can change things for the better. We have made … Continue reading →

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German cities show excessive air pollution levels

In many cities, air pollution from fine dust particles and nitrogen dioxide exceeds the maximum threshold levels, according to a new report from the Environment Ministry. EurActiv Germany reports. Residents of Stuttgart are currently exposed to the highest pollution levels … Continue reading →

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Key Points to a Mask

  POINT 1 – Does it seal effectively?  The single most important point: For a mask to work properly, it has to seal the area of nose and mouth from the external environment. The inhaled air has to pass through … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart, München, Hamburg – Die schmutzigste Luft Deutschlands

Zu viel Feinstaub in Stuttgart, zu hohe Stickoxid-Werte in München: In vielen deutschen Städten werden die gesetzlichen Grenzwerte überschritten. Wo ist die Luft besonders dreckig? Der Überblick. Dreckige Luft schadet der Gesundheit – sie kann auf Dauer sogar tödlich sein, … Continue reading →

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National Park Service urges Utah to crack down on pollution

The National Park Service is pressing Utah environmental regulars to crack down on emissions at two coal-fired power plants to improve air quality and views in the state’s five national parks. Haze mars vistas at the parks about three-fourths of … Continue reading →

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