Category Archives: Air Quality

Singapore in year’s worst pollution as Indonesia haze hits

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

As of midday local time (0400 GMT) the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading ranged from 60 to 72, according to the government agency for the environment. A reading between 51 to 100 is in the moderate range. The reading also … Continue reading →

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Summer brings spike in ozone pollution

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The searing summer in St. Louis has helped drive ozone levels to the highest levels seen in five years, killing the region’s chances for meeting federal standards any time soon. Data from air monitors across the region quantify the extent … Continue reading →

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Heavy smoke in Salmon prompts health advisory, Treasure Valley’s air inches into ‘good’ range

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in Lemhi and Custer counties has hit the “very unhealthy” category, prompting warnings from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to stay indoors as much as possible; older adults, young children and those with medical conditions will … Continue reading →

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While pregnant, traffic pollution near home raises risk for preeclampsia

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution can greatly raise a pregnant woman’s risk for preeclampsia, a large study from Australia has found. Preeclampsia can cause serious health problems for mother and baby. The strongest effects were observed among women exposed during … Continue reading →

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IIT Kanpur to study Delhi’s air quality

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhi government’s environment department is set to commission IIT Kanpur to study its problem of air pollution. The government has already devised a master plan to deal with the issue and its implementation should start by next year. “The master … Continue reading →

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Air pollution reaching extreme levels, warns Hunter Valley council

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

HUNTER VALLEY winemakers and residents will today step up the campaign against mining in their backyards as the local council warns dust in the region is reaching ”extreme” levels. In an email to a Singleton councillor on Saturday, the council’s … Continue reading →

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Ships leave air pollution in their wake

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shipping may produce 30 per cent of all nitrogen oxide and 20 per cent of total sulphur emissions in Australia, a study suggests. “These [non-greenhouse gases] produce photochemical smog and airborne particulates that can contribute to health issues,” says study … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution – Colossal challenge to people’s health

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Outdoor air pollution causes about 800,000 premature deaths and 6.4 million years of life lost. It occurs predominantly in developing countries with 65 percent being in Asia. About 81 percent of deaths and 49 percent of DALYs in people aged … Continue reading →

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