Category Archives: Air Quality

Proper Vehicle Maintenance Necessary to Reduce Air Pollution

Air pollution from vehicles is a real danger to health, but we all know that cars are not going away anytime soon. Polluted air from vehicles and industries is responsible for more than 2.1 million deaths every year worldwide. Considering … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: I need the protection of the City™ mask, but would like the added comfort of the Sportsta™, is this possible?

I need the protection of the City™ mask, but would like the added comfort of the Sportsta™, is this possible? Yes! The filters and valves used in both the City™ and the Sportsta™ masks are totally interchangeable. For more FAQ,  see Respro® … Continue reading →

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Air pollution threat to ‘big sky’ renown

Central Otago’s reputation for ”big sky” landscapes might be going up in smoke. The district is renowned for its clear skies and panoramic views, but at this time of year, some of those vistas are obscured by smoke lingering from … Continue reading →

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Air pollution blamed as China loses tourists

The numbers of overseas visitors have declined since January, when levels of smog reached new heights. Tourists have been put off by reports about smog and other problems, said Frano Ilic of travel agency Studiosus in Munich, Germany. He said … Continue reading →

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WIN A SET OF RESPRO® REPLACEMENT FILTERS

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR FILTER? For a chance to win a set of replacement filters, simply enter your email address on the right and follow this blog. Each month we will be giving away a set of Techno™ filters to … Continue reading →

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Beware of wind from the cities

Despite the longest spell of hot weather for seven years, July’s smog was around 25% less than the 2003 and 2006 heatwaves. This wasn’t due to better air pollution management, but to the favourable airflow; the 2003 and 2006 events … Continue reading →

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Ten Russian cities that need air-quality clean up

Norilsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg top the list of the most polluted cities in Russia, according to ratings by RIA News. At the same time, Mercer consulting agency has identified Dzerzhinsk as the most contaminated city in Russia. The level … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Advisory Due To California Wildfire

Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued an advisory due to smoke from the Silver wildfire burning in Riverside County. The smoke is expected to drift into Clark County and because of that there will be an advisory in … Continue reading →

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