Category Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution means death in cities

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

In Riga, in Latvia, the European Commission have noted the PM10 particles of a size greater than 10 micrometres levels off particulate matter affecting air quality and health. While London and Paris are also heavily affected by traffic pollutants such … Continue reading →

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Tour de France massively improved air quality in Huddersfield

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in Huddersfield improved dramatically when roads closed around the Tour de France Grand Départ in July, monitoring has found. The council shut dozens of roads around the route,  from Ainley Top to Holme Moss, as well as … Continue reading →

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New Air Quality Index May Help India’s Cities Breathe Easier 

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

These days in New Delhi, white shirts stay a lot whiter after a long day outside than they did in the late 1990s. Back then, India was in the thick of rapid industrialization, and millions of cars were being introduced … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Mayor’s new scheme to tackle old, polluting construction machinery & boost air quality

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

• London is first city in the world to require construction equipment to meet standards for both particulates (PM10) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) • Construction machinery emissions will be cut by approximately 40 per cent by 2020 helping London achieve … Continue reading →

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Experts to survey town’s traffic after residents complain over air pollution

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

‘ENOUGH is enough’, say residents who believe air pollution is harming their health. People living on Boot Hill in Weymouth are seriously worried about high level of pollution on the road. A new report shows that the levels of nitrogen … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What size particles does the Techno™ mask filter out?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

WHAT SIZE PARTICLES DOES THE TECHNO™ MASK FILTER OUT? The Techno™ filter has sub-micron filtration capability. What this means is that it is able to trap particles less than one micron in size which is more than capable of the … Continue reading →

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Still a lot to learn about India’s deadly air pollution

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

What exactly is the relationship between exposure to air pollution and its effect on human health? How much cleaner would the air have to be to reduce the health burden of dirty air? Can cities be designed so as to … Continue reading →

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