Category Archives: Air Quality

Delhi’s air quality set to worsen as stubble burning intensifies

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Based on data from monitoring stations, Air Quality Index for Delhi was recorded at 246 (poor) on Monday Air quality in the national capital region is likely to deteriorate as burning of paddy stubble by farmers in Punjab and Haryana … Continue reading →

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People burning wet wood on inefficient stoves ‘poisoning themselves’

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study highlights ‘shocking contribution’ of domestic wood and coal fires to air pollution, which causes 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK People burning wet wood on inefficient stoves are poisoning themselves and their neighbours, according to a new … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may be linked to heightened mouth cancer risk: High levels of fine particulate matter and to lesser extent, ozone, may be key

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

High levels of air pollutants, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and to a lesser extent, ozone, may be linked to a heightened risk of developing mouth cancer, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the Journal of … Continue reading →

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High levels of air pollution linked to mouth cancer cases

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

High levels of air pollutants may be linked to a heightened risk of developing mouth cancer, suggests the first study of its kind. The number of new cases, and deaths from mouth cancer is increasing in many parts of the … Continue reading →

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Contaminated cities: New figures deal fresh blow to Spain’s fight against air pollution

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

2017 data released by the government show slight spike in nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition on Thursday released air quality data for 2017 that show a slight spike in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter … Continue reading →

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Brussels imposes €350 fine on dirtiest diesels

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles can now be fined in Brussels after a grace period expired on Sunday (30 September), just as air pollution in the Belgian capital looks ready to heavily influence local elections. Anyone driving diesel … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: wood and peat burning brings return of air pollution to Dublin

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A rise in the number of homes burning ‘green’ fuel in Dublin has had a big effect on air pollution London’s air pollution history – the Victorian pea-souper fogs, the deaths of 12,000 people in the 1952 smog and the Clean Air … Continue reading →

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Green space near home during childhood linked to fewer respiratory problems in adulthood

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing, in adulthood, according to new research presented today (Wednesday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. In contrast, children who … Continue reading →

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