Category Archives: Air Quality

Tough new controls to limit Hamilton’s air pollution…

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Three breaches of clean air standards in Hamilton as the city’s winter fires were stoked up have triggered tough new controls to limit air pollution. Users of domestic open fireplaces installed after May 2014 will not be permitted to burn … Continue reading →

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London’s air pollution from the BT Tower

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: James Lee of York University tells us about a UK project which is the largest and most comprehensive effort yet to investigate air pollution across London, while Frank Kelly of King’s College London … Continue reading →

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Air quality watches issued for southern SLO and northern SB county

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District and County Public Health Department are advising the public of deteriorating air quality in the Oceano Dunes/Nipomo Mesa area due to blowing dust and sand. The Santa Barbara County Public Health … Continue reading →

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FAQ: What size particles does the Techno™ mask filter out?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

What size particles does the Techno™ mask filter out? The Techno™ filter has sub-micron filtration capability. What this means is that it is able to trap particles less than one micron in size which is more than capable of the … Continue reading →

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Pollution threat from Glasgow subway

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmentalists are demanding urgent investigations into air pollution on the Glasgow subway after a snapshot survey by the Sunday Herald’s New Era magazine discovered passengers were breathing in tens of millions of tiny metallic particles that might damage their health. … Continue reading →

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Mexico City gov’t takes steps to deal with air pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmental officials in the capital and neighboring Mexico state, which surrounds the Federal District and forms part of the Mexico City metropolitan area, are taking measures to deal with the high levels of air pollution in the region, the Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution Clean Air in London CAL is launching a revolutionary new App, initially for iPhones and iPads, to build public understanding of the dangers … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often? Yes the filters do need replacing. 1. The effective working life of the City™ filter depends on a number of factors, such as; the breathing rate of the user; ambient levels of … Continue reading →

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