Category Archives: Air Quality

Sheffield area ‘above pollution limits’ for months

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in Nether Edge has met EU standards only once in six months of monitoring, it has been revealed. Levels of pollution in the Sheaf Valley, which includes Nether Edge, Sharrow and Abbeydale Road, have been above maximum European … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, UK | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Nightmare days in summer

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many people hanker for some proper summer weather with long dry and sunny days, for others those warm days can turn into a nightmare – those who suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen released by … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Hayfever, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Boris Johnson defends London’s record on air pollution

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Mayor of London’s office has strenuously defended the city’s record on air pollution, insisting that it is far from the worst polluted city, despite data showing that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have been higher than anywhere else yet recorded. … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Increase diesel taxes to fight pollution, say Boris Johnson and green groups

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Green campaigners, pollution experts and the mayor of London have called on government to increase taxes on diesel fuel to tackle dirty air in UK cities. They say a change is needed to the system of taxation because it currently … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Respro® Masks FAQ: These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them? The malleable nose clip deforms easily so that a good fit can be formed around the bridge of the nose. Continuous or exaggerated deformation will eventually cause failure in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality | Tagged | Leave a comment

Air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality around Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was ‘unhealthy’ yesterday, with one town reaching ‘very unhealthy’ levels as haze – mostly from forest fires in Indonesia – obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Singapore | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Malaysia air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality around Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was “unhealthy” on Tuesday, as haze mostly from forest fires in Indonesia, obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from the choking smog, while visibility was … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Singapore | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trees prevent respiratory diseases

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new research has suggested that trees play significant role in removing air pollution and preventing respiratory diseases. A large scale study conducted by the researchers of several centers unveils that trees save more than 850 people lives and prevent … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment