Category Archives: China

Air pollution blamed as China loses tourists

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The numbers of overseas visitors have declined since January, when levels of smog reached new heights. Tourists have been put off by reports about smog and other problems, said Frano Ilic of travel agency Studiosus in Munich, Germany. He said … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Taxis Drive Air Pollution

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

So beloved are Hong Kong’s red taxis that they’ve inspired t-shirts, art installations, and even recycled watches. But along with minibuses, the city’s taxis are responsible for up to 40% of certain kinds of roadside air pollution, says the government. … Continue reading →

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Beijing at center of China’s worst area for poor air quality

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region suffered the worst air quality in China in the first six months of the year with all cities in the region recording excessive PM2.5 pollution, according to a Ministry of Environmental Protection report. Poor air quality was … Continue reading →

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China to unveil £180 billion anti-pollution plan

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Zhou Shengxian, the environment minister, said Beijing would publish a five-year plan in the coming weeks which would include a commitment to pump an additional 100 billion yuan into his ministry’s coffers each year. Speaking at an environmental forum in … Continue reading →

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Beijing Tells Residents to Reduce Time Outdoors on Air Pollution

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beijing advised the young, elderly and ill among its 20 million residents to reduce time spent outdoors as a U.S. Embassy pollution monitor showed air quality in the Chinese capital at “heavily polluted” levels today. Concentrations of PM2.5, fine air … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong air pollution linked to 1,600 premature deaths so far this year

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deterioration in air quality through Hong Kong has been linked to 1,600 premature deaths throughout the first six months of 2013, according to new research from the Clean Air Network. The research found that air quality in Hong Kong was … Continue reading →

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China to Report Air Pollution Monitoring Data in 116 More Cities

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China widened its air-quality monitoring rules, asking more cities to report data as the nation seeks to combat high levels of pollution. A State Council notice told 116 more of its cities to disclose air quality monitoring data, including readings … Continue reading →

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Northern China’s air pollution reduces life expectancy by 5.5 years – study

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution causes people in northern China to live an average of 5.5 years shorter than their southern counterparts, according to a study released on Monday which claims to show in unprecedented detail the link between air pollution and life … Continue reading →

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