Category Archives: Air Quality

Death in every breath you take: Air pollution in Delhi at its most lethal level ever

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has returned to haunt Delhiites and this time it appears to be more lethal than ever. Residents of the national Capital, who were breathing easy after the introduction of CNG and green vehicles in the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: What filters do I need for the X-treme™ masks?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

What filters do I need for the X-treme™ masks? Essentially the filters in the X-treme™ function in the same way as the City™ and Sportsta™ filters do. The X-treme™ mask for sports utilises the particulate filtration ability of the Sportsta™ … Continue reading →

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Bradford Council reveals plan to tackle air pollution

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Low emission zones, bio-fuels and car-sharing initiatives are just some of the ideas being suggested to tackle pollution in Bradford. Around one in 20 deaths in Bradford is caused by air pollution, it has been revealed. Although much of the … Continue reading →

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China to Report Air Pollution Monitoring Data in 116 More Cities

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China widened its air-quality monitoring rules, asking more cities to report data as the nation seeks to combat high levels of pollution. A State Council notice told 116 more of its cities to disclose air quality monitoring data, including readings … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘harmful for those with failing hearts’

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is harming people with weak hearts – even killing them, a big international study reveals. Experts estimate the toll includes thousands of Britons each year. The British Heart Foundation, which funded The Lancet work, says the UK must … Continue reading →

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Northern China’s air pollution reduces life expectancy by 5.5 years – study

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution causes people in northern China to live an average of 5.5 years shorter than their southern counterparts, according to a study released on Monday which claims to show in unprecedented detail the link between air pollution and life … Continue reading →

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Interactive guide to pollution in London

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

With the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide of any capital city in Europe, London’s air pollution from traffic is linked to strokes, heart and respiratory diseases as well as some cancers and asthma. Enter a postcode to see how polluted … Continue reading →

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MPCA issues air pollution advisory through Monday

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a health advisory for the Twin Cities and Rochester areas as ozone pollution nears levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. The advisory became effective on Sunday and will last through Monday as mostly-sunny … Continue reading →

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