Category Archives: Air Quality

India court slams Delhi’s worsening air pollution

National Green Tribunal directs all vehicles older than 15 years be taken off capital’s roads in bid to tackle bad air quality India’s environment court has slammed the government over the capital’s horrendous air pollution, which it said was “getting … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What % of your mask (Sportsta™) protects against PM 2.5

The filter material in the Sportsta™ mask is subject to testing which gives 99% filtration of particulates smaller than PM2.5 (2.5 microns); in fact almost ten times smaller, 0.3 microns. An important point with respect to masks is how well … Continue reading

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Metro New Orleans, Baton Rouge, other areas would violate proposed EPA ozone standards

The New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport areas would be in violation of lower standards for ground level ozone, the main ingredient of smog, that were proposed Wednesday by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The new standards, if approved … Continue reading

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EPA Proposes Stricter Ozone Air Pollution Standard

The Obama administration is preparing for the release of a series of energy regulations over the coming weeks in advance of a Republican-controlled Congress next year that will prompt pushback from industries and lawmakers, testing President Barack Obama’s commitment to … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Can I Wash The Filter?

The filter material may be washed, but ordinarily we recommend ‘hand washing’. Machine washing can be somewhat vigorous which can abraid the material by being washed with other garments. Some washing powders also contain fragrance additives which the filter will certainly pick up. … Continue reading

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Air pollution costs Britain £10bn a year, report shows

Britain is third highest contributor to air pollution that costs Europe up to £149bn a year, says EU agency report Britain has 10 of Europe’s top 50 “super-polluting” power stations and factories, helping to cost it more in health and … Continue reading

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High Alert in the Arve Valley for Air Pollution

Air quality in the Chamonix Valley over the last few days peaked yesterday with particles of pollutants in the air exceeding the 50 / 80μg / m³ threshold. Monitoring air quality levels will continue as if the current situation worsens, … Continue reading

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Europe Suffering from Harmful Air Pollution

Air pollution in Europe comes with a high price tag, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While policies have improved air quality overall, air pollution is still the main environmental health hazard, resulting in high … Continue reading

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