Category Archives: Air Quality

Beresfield residents battling air pollution

All the proof he needs is the black oily and dusty residue that coats the roof of his Enright Street house, its fence and outdoor furniture. ‘‘You would not believe the pollution that we breathe in when those westerly winds start … Continue reading

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Sharp spike in Bhopal air pollution on Diwali

Minimum temperature rose sharply and air pollution levels touched alarming levels on Diwali leaving many at the risk of respiratory problems in the state capital. The respirable suspended particulate matter RSPM — which directly affects breathing — went up 2.6 … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson denies misleading MPs over London’s air quality

Boris Johnson’s office have described accusations that he misled a House of Commons select committee as “completely untrue and unfounded”. Last month the Mayor appeared before the the environmental audit committee as part of MPs’ investigation into air quality. In … Continue reading

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Indian capital braces for worst air quality this festive week

Air quality in New Delhi will deteriorate to “severe” levels this week when Indians set off firecrackers to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, a government scientist said, leaving many at risk of respiratory problems. The warning, based for the … Continue reading

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Ireland falls below WHO guidelines on air pollution

Ireland falls below strict World Health Organisation WHO guidelines on air pollution for four potentially harmful emissions. As a report revealed 12 sites were responsible for 80 per cent of all complaints about smells, watchdogs warned people’s lifestyles may have … Continue reading

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Prenatal air pollutant exposure linked to decreased pediatric lung function

1. Prenatal exposure to air pollutants was associated with detrimental effects on lung function in young children. 2. Results of this study suggest that in utero exposure to air pollutants during the second trimester may be more related to the … Continue reading

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Living with smoker ‘as bad as living in polluted city’

Non-smokers who live with a smoker are exposed to three times the officially recommended safe levels of damaging air particles, according to a study. The researchers found that living with smokers is the same as living in smoke-free homes in … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What does PM 2.5 mean?

PM2.5 is any particle larger in size than 2.5 microns. Remember there a 1000 microns in 1 millimetre.  A sub micron particle which is less than 1 micron in size is smaller and therefore able to penetrate the airways more effectively. For more … Continue reading

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