Category Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution spike across England sparks warning from health charities

Dirtiest air expected to hit Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, where older people and children have been urged to avoid any strenuous activity at all A major spike in air pollution across much of England poses a risk to those suffering … Continue reading

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Warning of high air pollution levels in UK

Parts of the UK could reach the highest level of air pollution on Friday, prompting health warnings. Warm, still conditions are expected to combine with traffic fumes, pollution from the continent and Saharan dust from the south as it rises … Continue reading

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Warm weather brings high air pollution warnings for much of England

Pollution levels will peak on Friday, particularly in areas of south-east England where the government are advising the entire population to reduce physical activity Harmful levels of air pollution will accompany the warm weather expected across the UK on Friday, … Continue reading

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How India’s New Air Quality Index Works

It’s no surprise to residents of the country’s capital that Delhi’s air quality can be terrible, but now they can know just how dangerous it is to go outside. The air quality index from the Central Pollution Control Board is … Continue reading

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Paris’ bold plan for solving its air pollution woes: Start a biking revolution

The City of Lights is spending $160 million to become “the cycling capital of the world” So far, Paris’ stop-gap attempts to deal with its episodes of crippling smog have been decidedly car-centric. The city’s tried temporarily lowering speed limits. … Continue reading

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Weather warning: Air pollution levels to reach high level on Friday

Air pollution levels could reach a high level in Reading , Wokingham and Bracknell on Friday. Stronger winds are set to sweep in by the end of week which means it’s bad news for hayfever sufferers. And those who suffer … Continue reading

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India launches air quality index to give pollution information

India has launched its first air quality index, to provide real time information about pollution levels. The index, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will initially monitor air quality in 10 cities. Last year the Environmental Preference Index ranked India … Continue reading

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Call for action on pollution as emissions linked to respiratory illnesses double

Study shows over the past five years industry doubled its emissions of a type of fine particle called PM10, linked to asthma and bronchitis Environment and health groups have called for a rapid crackdown on air pollution after a new … Continue reading

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