Category Archives: Air Quality

Countries with the worst air pollution ranked by World Health Organisation

THERE are some countries in the world where the air is so polluted you can forget about coming home with a healthy holiday glow. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2014 report into global air pollution with some concerning … Continue reading →

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Date of Boris’s air quality evidence to MPs announced

Boris Johnson is to be quizzed by MPs about his environmental policies and their part in cleaning up London’s air quality on September 10th. The Mayor and his senior environment advisor, Matthew Pencharz, will appear before the Environmental Audit Committee … Continue reading →

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UK air pollution fuels official concern

A small group of politicians could be spotted in Parliament Square last month struggling to squeeze wires and tubes into jacket pockets and handbags. As traffic thundered around them, members of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) were being fitted with … Continue reading →

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Respro® Skins™ pollution mask LEAVES

Refresh your old Respro® Mask with a new skin to #matchyourstyle Customise your new Respro® mask: Choose your Skin design and colour, together with a filter and valve accessory pack to match your style. You get to build your mask … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: I feel my breathing is restricted, is this normal?

I feel my breathing is restricted, is this normal? I think that from the start that you have to understand that any mask will have some level of restriction especially at fast breathing rates for example; when cycling fast. All … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Do I need to replace the valves?

DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE VALVES? The valves should not need replacing on a regular basis assuming that they are maintained properly. On a monthly basis, it is advisable to flush the valves through with warm water, allow to … Continue reading →

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Iran to produce 0.4m electric motorcycles to help reduce air pollution

Iran plans to place 400,000 electric motorcycles and 140,000 hybrid taxi cabs on the market as part of a plan backed by the Oil Ministry to help environment protection, said the managing director of Iran Fuel Conservation Company (IFCC). Elaborating … Continue reading →

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Alarming rise in deaths from air pollution

Air pollution-related deaths in Australia have jumped by 69 per cent in five years while deaths in 20 other similar countries have declined, a report from Victoria’s Auditor General has said. The Auditor General, John Doyle’s report said there were … Continue reading →

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