Category Archives: Asia

World’s air pollution could be as bad as China’s by 2050 without urgent action from governments

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Increased levels of air pollution can be expected around the world unless urgent action is taken to cut man-made emissions, according to a new study. Published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, the study predicts that without new policies … Continue reading →

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Beijing pushes to reduce air pollution

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Every night an old coal train chugs in to central Beijing to deliver its load to the Guohua power plant, one of the city’s oldest power stations now surrounded by glitzy malls and towering apartment blocks. Soon, the trains will … Continue reading →

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Greyjing? Air pollution fouls Beijing’s name

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

With its parks, centuries-old palaces, history and culture, Beijing should be one of the more pleasant capitals of the world. Instead, it’s considered among the worst to live in because of chronic air pollution. Lung cancer rates are rising among … Continue reading →

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Devastating Effects of Air Pollution in China

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Over the last seven years, Chinese have become more aware of the devastating effects of air pollution. PM stands for damaging air pollutants called “particulate matter,” and 2.5 refers to their size in microns a unit of measurement that is … Continue reading →

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Masks can cut air pollution risks

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Face masks can help protect those with coronary heart disease (CHD) from symptoms and health effects triggered by exposure to polluted air, a study from Beijing, China finds. Heart disease symptoms and blood pressure were both reduced when older men … Continue reading →

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Air pollution rising in Dhaka

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Traffic congestion in the capital and smoke from brick kilns are the main reasons for air pollution in Dhaka city, according to the World Bank and the Bangladesh government. The Ministry of Environment and Forests says that vehicles in Dhaka … Continue reading →

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Choked: Delhi’s pollution level is fives times worse than just eight years ago as experts warn air quality is as noxious as Jharia coal town

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhiites are breathing poison. If you thought CNG had made the Capital’s air cleaner, then it’s time for a reality check. The alarming pollution levels have blackened Delhi’s air to such an extent that it ranks alongside coal town Jharia … Continue reading →

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The dirty truth about China’s incinerators

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The boom in polluting waste-to-energy plants in China has led to a backlash from residents, including one man’s long-running legal crusade via The dirty truth about China’s incinerators | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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