Category Archives: Air Quality

Why is killer diesel still poisoning our air?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Enjoying the sun? I do hope so, not least because there is an extra reason to relish the best spell of good weather in seven years. Dangerous air pollution normally soars in such conditions, but so far we have largely … Continue reading →

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Haze may return in coming days: NEA

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore’s National Environment Agency said hazy conditions may return to Singapore in the coming days. That may happen if dry weather persists in most parts of Sumatra and wind direction changes to blow from the west in the next two … Continue reading →

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Beijing Tells Residents to Reduce Time Outdoors on Air Pollution

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beijing advised the young, elderly and ill among its 20 million residents to reduce time spent outdoors as a U.S. Embassy pollution monitor showed air quality in the Chinese capital at “heavily polluted” levels today. Concentrations of PM2.5, fine air … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Why is the Cinqro™ mask more expensive than the other masks?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Cinqro™ package incorporates a complete mask fitted with a Hepa-Type particle filter for filtering submicron particles like diesel smoke. A spare DACC chemical/particle filter is also supplied as part of the package allowing filter interchangeability. For improved air flow … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong air pollution linked to 1,600 premature deaths so far this year

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deterioration in air quality through Hong Kong has been linked to 1,600 premature deaths throughout the first six months of 2013, according to new research from the Clean Air Network. The research found that air quality in Hong Kong was … Continue reading →

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Smoke Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A brush fire, named the Mountain Fire is burning in the Riverside County Mountains near Idyllwild and Mountain Center. As of early this afternoon, it is estimated to be over 8000 acres with 10 percent containment and significant growth potential. … Continue reading →

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India a major culprit in global air pollution problem

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air far too many people breathe across the world is depressingly unhealthy in too many places. Overall acute respiratory infections kill some 4.5 million adults and children each year across the globe. Influenza affects 3-5 million people each year … Continue reading →

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Air pollution responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide each year, experts estimate

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than two million deaths occur worldwide each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, a new study has found. In addition, while it has been suggested that a changing climate can exacerbate the effects of air … Continue reading →

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