Category Archives: Air Quality

Air Pollution, Industrial Emissions Choking State

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ever rising number of motor vehicles and widespread construction activities continue to remain major source of pollution in the capital city. The rapid rate of urbanisation with increased economic activity has not only encouraged migration but also led to a … Continue reading →

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Beware, there’s something in the Sydney air

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

On a summer’s day in Sydney, the air in the inner city can be cleaner than taking a breath in suburban Richmond, Campbelltown or parts of the lower Blue Mountains. In warmer months we also breathe in more salt, as … Continue reading →

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China’s air pollution could affect America’s West Coast

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The New York Times reports that the air pollution, originating in China, can affect the air quality in Korea, Japan and even the United States. According to the new research quoted by the NYT, fin-particle pollutants from China have been … Continue reading →

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Experts say persistent winter air pollution in Marin poses health risks

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Health experts advised caution Friday as the sixth consecutive “Spare the Air” alert was issued for Saturday, but they say aren’t seeing a dramatic increase in health problems — possibly in part due to the advisories. “If we’re not seeing … Continue reading →

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China faces $176bn bill to clean up air pollution

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cleaning up China’s air pollution will cost 1.75 trillion yuan (£176b) between 2013 and 2017, a high-ranking environmental official has estimated. Wang Jinnan, deputy head of the Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, said that the investment –part of an anti-pollution … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Know About Delhi’s Air Pollution

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Delhi has been engulfed in a dense blanket of smog – a mix of fog, car exhaust and manufacturing soot – in recent days. A look at what prompted skyrocketing levels of pollution and tips on how to get … Continue reading →

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London told to cut air pollution by 2020 – or face fines

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

London and other European cities which are defying European law by illegally polluting the air will have to dramatically reduce their vehicle emissions by 2020, the European commission has said. In a signal that Europe is running out of patience … Continue reading →

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China seeks to curb worst air pollution in 50 years

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s air pollution in 2013 is at its worst for some 52 years, with 13 provinces hitting record-high levels of air pollution, according to the ministry of environmental protection. In recent days, traffic has been delayed in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Henan, Shandong; … Continue reading →

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