Category Archives: Air Quality

Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recent wildfires in Indonesia and the USA have been making the headlines – how will these deadly and destructive blazes affect us? In Colorado, a series of fires have been blazing across the state since June 10th resulting in deaths, … Continue reading →

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Europe must tackle air pollution, warn UN scientists

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The health effects of air pollution have been underestimated and Europe should review its laws to tackle the problem, UN scientists have concluded after a major review of new evidence. Sixty international scientists, commissioned by the World Health Organisation, analysed … Continue reading →

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Airborne pollution-scanning device maps Leicester’s air quality

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

University of Leicester physicists used their sophisticated air quality measuring spectrometer to produce striking “heatmap” style images of pollution levels in Leicester as part of the Airborne Air Quality Mapper (AAQM) project. The images show how levels of nitrogen dioxide … Continue reading →

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Pollution killing many in Balochistan capital

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Stakeholders were not playing their due role to reduce air pollution that was making a large number of people suffer respiratory and skin diseases in Quetta. This was said by experts who were talking to APP, here on Wednesday. Dr … Continue reading →

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Air quality diminishes in Treasure Valley due to ozone and smoke, triggering orange air quality alert

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The skies over the Valley have become hazy, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is warning those who are sensitive to air pollution to avoid extended periods outdoors. The alert was issued at 2:35 p.m., and it’s in effect … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: How long does the Bandit™ last before it needs replacing?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

How long does the Bandit™ last before it needs replacing? Under normal conditions the Bandit™ will provide the user with approximately six months protection. The Bandit incorporates D.A.C.C. which is specially coated so that it can be washed. It should … Continue reading →

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Possible hazardous air quality in county

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in portions of Cochise County could be considered hazardous because of the potential for heavy smoke from three fires burning near Cananea, Mexico. Air quality in part is defined by measuring the amount of particulate matter (a measurement … Continue reading →

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South-East Asia’s smog: Unspontaneous combustion

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

SINCE the mid-1980s, when Indonesia first began to clear its bountiful forests on an industrial scale in favour of lucrative palm-oil plantations, “haze” has become an almost annual occurrence in South-East Asia. The cheapest way to clear logged woodland is … Continue reading →

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