Category Archives: Asia

Winter spurts air pollution in Delhi

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Onset of cold weather in the Capital has brought its adverse side — air pollution five times higher than the national standard and worse that India’s most polluted hubs such as Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Ankleshwar in Gujarat. The … Continue reading →

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Bangkok: BMTA told to maintain clean buses

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

City transit agency found negligent, responsible for air pollution in Bangkok The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority must ensure its 14,000 public buses are properly maintained and don’t release harmful black smoke and cause pollution, according to a recommended ruling by … Continue reading →

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SHANGHAI: Air pollution worst in 6 months

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

SHANGHAI has been experiencing some of its most serious and long-lasting air pollution in months, as well as weather conditions that have contributed to thick clouds and a haze that has grounded some flights and led to vehicular crashes which … Continue reading →

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In Hong Kong, confronting pollution’s risks

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The day’s air pollution, not the weather, is arguably the favorite topic of discussion among Hong Kong locals. For casual observers, the level of pollution on a given day is often determined simply by looking at Victoria Harbor. If the … Continue reading →

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32 per cent of Hyderabad traffic cops suffering from lung disorders due to automobile pollution: Study

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Quite often, people raise a lot of hue and cry over the increasing automobile pollution in the urban areas causing severe health hazards, but little do they know that the worst sufferers of the pollution are the traffic police personnel. … Continue reading →

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India: Pollution monitoring station for Vyttila soon

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board will soon invite expressions of interest (EoI) from reputed companies to set up a continuous (online) ambient air quality monitoring station at Vyttila. The board hopes that the online ambient air quality monitoring station … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong to tighten power plant emission limits

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong announced new targets in its bid to cut emissions from power plants, part of an ongoing effort to tackle air pollution in the Chinese city that is regularly covered in smog. The government said it aims to slash … Continue reading →

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INDIA: Air pollution to be monitored during festivities

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Talking of pollution in the festive season may sound awkward but the fact is that the air and sound pollution during this season increases manifold and is a cause of concern, except for the puja organizers and authorities concerned. “Sensitive … Continue reading →

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