Category Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution can turn men bald by destroying a hair growth protein, scientists say

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution on busy roads has been linked to baldness in men as particles in exhaust fumes destroy a hair growth protein, scientists have found. Particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere could impact both hair growth and retention, according to … Continue reading →

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Denmark calls for EU strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars from 2030

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Denmark, backed by 10 other European Union countries, on Friday called for a strategy to phase out diesel and petrol cars, including allowing the ban of sales at member state-level by 2030 to combat climate change. Denmark made the proposal … Continue reading →

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Aspirin may halve air pollution harms

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. The team of researchers from the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, … Continue reading →

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Citing ‘unhealthy air’, Vietnam tells people to limit outdoor activities

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vietnam warned its people on Tuesday to limit outdoor activities because the air quality in the Southeast Asian country has persistently been at “unhealthy” levels for days. The levels of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 in the air at … Continue reading →

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Babies exposed to air pollution have greater risk of death – study

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Infant mortality rate higher in babies exposed to pollutants such as sulphur dioxide Babies living in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater risk of death than those surrounded by cleaner air, a study has found. It … Continue reading →

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Anchors away: Cannes bans cruise ships over air quality concerns

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Mediterranean resort town of Cannes, France’s fourth-biggest cruise ship port, will ban the most polluting cruise ships from next year in a bid to boost air quality in the city. The ban will target ships that do not respect … Continue reading →

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Cooler air blamed for PM2.5 rise

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

A cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has returned to Bangkok due to cooler temperatures, with air quality indicators across the capital registering unhealthy levels of the harmful micro pollutant. According to the Pollution Control Department (PCD), the … Continue reading →

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Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk, says Unicef

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Millions aged under five are particularly at risk from the slash and burn fires due to undeveloped immune systems Indonesian forest fires are putting nearly 10 million children at risk due to air pollution, the United Nations has warned. The … Continue reading →

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