Category Archives: Air Quality

UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Justin Bieber collapsed last week at the O2 arena in London and was taken to a private clinic feeling “short of breath” and needing oxygen, the rumours started flying that he had had an asthma attack. They were denied … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: breaches of legal limits continued through 2010 and 2011

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollutant emissions were above legal limits in eight Member States in 2011, preliminary data shows. In 2010, 12 Member States exceeded these limits, according to final official data reported under the European Union’s National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive. Several … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Hong Kong: Restoring the Fragrant Harbour

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hazardous air pollution not only continues to plague much of China, but is now also stifling Hong Kong, the vibrant city whose Chinese name means “Fragrant Harbour.” Here is the view of Hong Kong that greeted me this weekend. It’s … Continue reading →

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Thai forest fires

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Northern Thailand and bordering Myanmar/ Burma are still affected by high air pollution levels caused by forest fires. For current Thai forest fire and pollution details in map view, visit thaiforestfire.com For the latest air pollution levels from around Thailand, … Continue reading →

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Polluting haze blankets the North

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Much of northern Thailand as far south as Saraburi lay under a heavy blanket of haze and smoke Friday from hundreds of fires, mostly set on purpose by farmers in Thailand and Myanmar. The crisis areas were spotted in the … Continue reading →

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Councillor calls for Bristol Low Emission Zone to fight air pollution

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A Bristol councillor is calling for a London-style Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre – for which the most polluting vehicles will be forced to pay a fee to enter. Cllr Mark Wright said residents – particularly cyclists … Continue reading →

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Parts of Japan smothered in Chinese air pollution

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

As flights are cancelled and visibility is severely reduced by clouds of sand blown into parts of Japan, authorities warn residents of areas that are most severely affected to wear face masks and avoid going outside. A dirty, yellow-brown smog … Continue reading →

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Worst air pollution in the world: Beijing, Delhi, Ahwaz, and Ulaanbaatar

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

I wake up and suck a bowl of charred asbestos through a dirty bong. Well, that’s what it feels like most winter mornings when I open the door of the fourth-floor New Delhi apartment that I currently call home. Fog-drenched … Continue reading →

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