Category Archives: Air Quality

Haze in Penang worsens, air quality almost at ‘unhealthy’ level

The haze detected in several areas in Penang yesterday has worsened, with the air quality almost at the unhealthy level today. State Health, Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said the air pollution index in Perai … Continue reading

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Smoke from Yosemite fire brings unhealthy air to area

The air quality in Reno and the surrounding region have been affected by the smoke blowing its direction from the Yosemite Rim Fire. As Reno’s great August smoke-out continues, one of the area’s top atmospheric scientists warns that people should … Continue reading

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Are the filters interchangeable?

ARE THE FILTERS INTERCHANGEABLE? The filters in City™, Sportsta™, Techno™, Cinqro™ and Respro® Allergy™ masks are interchangeable provided they are the same size. i.e. large City™ filter will fit in a large Cinqro™ mask. For more FAQ,  see Respro® Mask FAQ … Continue reading

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Air Quality Monitoring In South Africa Improved With Satellites

Economic development often means an increase of harmful gases into the atmosphere. ESA’s GlobEmission project uses satellite data to monitor atmospheric pollution from emissions. South Africa’s economy is rapidly growing. From 2002 to 2012, its gross domestic product grew by … Continue reading

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Air Quality Monitors To Be Installed To Measure Vehicle Pollution On SoCal Freeways

Federal regulators will install four monitors to test air pollution levels near freeways in Southern California and study the impact of vehicle exhaust. KNX 1070′s Pete Demetriou reports the tests could shed light on potential health risks to an estimated … Continue reading

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Poor air quality is still a problem for our towns

Poor air quality caused by traffic is still a problem in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth. Exhaust from cars is the worst contributor to Warwick, which is a quarter higher than national pollution guidelines. Richard Hall, Warwick District Council’s head of … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Haze Pollution: Typhoon Trami Traps Air Pollutants, Gov’t Issues Health Warning

Hong Kong may not be directly affected by severe tropical storm Trami, which is currently battering China, but it surely still made its presence felt in the country. Trami’s coverage was so wide that it trapped pollutants in Hong Kong’s … Continue reading

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Air pollution monitoring stations face closure as government looks to cut costs

Up to 600 stations for monitoring air pollution across England could be shut down under new government plans to save money by cutting regulations. Ministers want to remove obligations on local authorities to assess air quality in their areas, resulting … Continue reading

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