Category Archives: Air Quality

Beijing’s air quality rated ‘hazardous’ as smog returns to eastern regions

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in Beijing turned “hazardous” while pollution in Shanghai was rated unhealthy as hazy weather was forecast across eastern regions. Concentrations of PM2.5, fine air particulates that pose the greatest health risk, rose to 297 micrograms per cubic metre … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson announces plans for Ultra Low Emission Zone

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

London could have the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone, according to Mayor Boris Johnson who has announced plans to improve air quality. Only zero and low-emission vehicles would be allowed in the central London zone by 2020, said Mr … Continue reading →

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Concern over increasing air pollution in Newhaven

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Report to go before Lewes councillors tomorrow which suggests that East Sussex town should be declared an Air Quality Management Area An Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) is expected to be declared in Newhaven due to increasing air pollution from … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 12, 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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FAQ: What size mask do I need?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

With the exception of the Bandit™, the Allergy™ mask (small available) and the FB-1 mask (XL available), there are two sizes available, medium and large. Generally, medium will be suitable for the average size women and large for the average … Continue reading →

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Managing mega-cities’ pollution levels

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The pollution monitor on the roof of the US Embassy in Beijing was catapulted into the international spotlight as air pollution deteriorated in the Chinese capital in mid-January. The instrument broadcasts a Twitter bulletin each hour providing a record of … Continue reading →

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Krakow’s Air Quality Among the Worst in the World

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

It is impossible not to notice the thick smogs that periodically blanket Krakow, or to wonder what they are doing to your lungs, but even on seemingly clear days the city’s air is among the most polluted in Europe with … Continue reading →

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Air pollution increases chances of low birth-weight babies

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Sooty air pollution in towns and cities increases the chances of women giving birth to small babies, new research has shown. A study involving millions of births around the world found that higher pollution levels raised the risk of low … Continue reading →

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