Category Archives: Air Quality

Shippers under the gun to meet new air quality standards

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

In the Belgian port of Zeebrugge one spring day, a hulking cargo ship waiting to make its 36-hour run to the Swedish port of Gothenburg sat as a model for European and international efforts to reduce vessel emissions. The German-built … Continue reading →

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‘Only a third’ of traffic pollution caused by exhaust

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study suggests majority of particulate matter PM10 emissions come sources such as brake and road surface wear Vehicle exhausts are responsible for only a third of traffic pollution, according to research led by the University of Hertfordshire. The study, published … Continue reading →

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Plans to tackle Crieff’s air pollution

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

One of Scotland’s most popular visitor destinations has been identified as the nation’s latest air pollution hotspot. Crieff is different from any other small town in Perth and Kinross in that it has a trunk road running right through its … Continue reading →

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Respro® UK at The Allergy & Free From Show 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® UK will be at The Allergy & Free From Show 2013. 7 – 9 June 2013 at Olympia, London To find out more about the Respro® Allergy™ Mask, come and find us at stand 69A. SPECIAL SHOW OFFER: Respro® … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles air pollution drops after tailpipe laws

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Los Angeles air pollution – and its infamous eye sting – have declined due to California’s strict vehicle emission controls, scientists have said. Despite a three-fold rise in the number of vehicles on southern California roads since 1960, air pollution … Continue reading →

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Economic development has affected air quality in Indian cities

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

India’s economic development has led to worsening of air quality in major Indian cities, according to a new study published here today. The survey was carried out by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in six major cities Bangalore, Chennai, … Continue reading →

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British survey exposes ignorance of air quality challenge

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When a London anti-pollution organisation polled British lawmakers about the greatest risks to public health, most MPs were wrong, ranking traffic accidents or heavy drinking ahead of air pollution as a leading killer of Britons. “The vast majority of over … Continue reading →

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Website on air quality launched; asthma sufferers to benefit

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma sufferers will now be able to monitor which areas to avoid during days of dust storms through the http://www.adairquality.ae website. The website provides real time data on air quality in the emirate. Dust storms can trigger asthmatic attacks if … Continue reading →

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