Category Archives: Air Quality

Conservation poll shows Utahns worry about air pollution, water supplies

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Utah residents are overwhelmingly more concerned about air pollution and smog than their neighbors in five Western states and, behind Arizona and New Mexico, worry the most about inadequate water supplies. These results and others are findings from the Conservation … Continue reading →

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A good riddance to lead – but what are we breathing now?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Even the Romans knew that lead was toxic but the easy performance gains from adding lead to petrol were too tempting for the oil and car industry. There were many early warnings of toxic effects. The first factory making lead … Continue reading →

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‘Very high’ Hong Kong air pollution levels set to continue until the weekend

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bad air in Hong Kong is likely to persist until the weekend as weak winds fail to disperse pollutants. “Very high” concentrations of air pollution engulfed Causeway Bay and Central this afternoon, while “high” levels were recorded in several other … Continue reading →

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Dust pollution shuts down major cities in Iran

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Eleven cities in Iran’s southwest Khouzestan province have shut down offices and schools over excessive dust particles in the air. Iranians tweeted pictures of buildings and streets covered with dust with the hashtag #Khouzestancantbreath while officials and politicians used the … Continue reading →

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Epic Sandstorm Suffocates Middle East

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

For the third day in a row, the Middle East awoke Wednesday to the wind whipping and sand flying. And it’s only getting worse. A massive dust belt is moving from the Sahara Desert all the way up to Turkey, … Continue reading →

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Dust storm causes worst air pollution in Israel in five years

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, environment ministry advises The fierce dust storm that has swept Israel over the past 24 hours has resulted in air pollution levels that are the highest recorded in the past five years, the Environmental Protection Ministry … Continue reading →

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YCDC to measure air pollution at 15 sites

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In an attempt to combat worsening air quality, Yangon City Development Committee is installing 15 air quality control machines throughout the city, assistant chief engineer of the pollution and cleansing department U Aung Myint Maw said. The machines, which will … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson advised his London air pollution plans are too little, too late

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mayor’s proposed ultra low emission zone to reduce vehicle pollution should happen sooner than 2020 and cover a wider area, says London Assembly Boris Johnson’s plan for an “ultra low emission zone” (ULEZ) to reduce London’s air pollution from dirty … Continue reading →

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