Category Archives: Air Quality

Review: Respro® Techno™ Mask and Allergy™ Mask tested by VOLT

The consumer programme VOLT by Belgian TV channel één have tested the Respro® Techno™ Mask and the Respro® Allergy™ Mask. “Goed nieuws voor wie veel in de stad fietst of sport. Er is een masker op de markt dat je … Continue reading

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Air pollution death rate up in half of London boroughs

The death rate as a result of air pollution has got worse in almost half of London boroughs, Department of Health figures have shown. The West London borough of Hillingdon topped the national ‘league of shame’ for the biggest increase … Continue reading

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China’s air pollution blamed for eight-year-old’s lung cancer

An eight-year-old girl has reportedly been diagnosed as China’s youngest victim of lung cancer, reigniting debate over the devastating human toll of the country’s pollution crisis. The girl, who was not named, lived near a busy road in the eastern … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe’s battered old cars worsening air pollution

It is a common sight in Zimbabwe’s rural areas – dilapidated old cars making their way from one district to the next overloaded with chickens, maize, luggage and passengers. But environmentalists here say the aged cars are contributing to air … Continue reading

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Diwali celebrations: Delhi’s air quality worse than last year’s

Many Delhiites felt that decibels levels on Diwali night were a shade lower than previous years, but the dense haze of near-choking pollution told a different story. Now the verdict is out. The PM 10 (coarse particles) levels this year … Continue reading

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Pollution inside Cars

The interior of your car may seem like a safe haven from air pollution, but it may actually be quite the opposite. Chemicals emanating from the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests and seats mix with the airborne pollution being generated under … Continue reading

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Iran’s air pollution kills 2700 people per year

Heavy air pollution in Iran kills thousands of people in the country each year. Head of the Healthcare and Medical Education Ministry’s environment protection center Kazem Nadafi said that about 2700 people in Iran die each year because of heavy … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: How to fit a Respro® mask?

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