Category Archives: Asia

Hong Kong’s dirty air costs $6 billion a year

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

As Hong Kong strives to consolidate its reputation as a financial hub and major offshore conduit for China’s wealth, the smog that often envelops its skyscrapers exacts a heavy cost on its pro-business credentials and competitiveness. The problem costs an … Continue reading →

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Air pollution? Transport sector to blame

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

BANGALORE: A whopping 67% of emission in Bangalore is caused by the transport sector. Over the past decade, dozens of global studies have shown that spending time in close proximity to heavy traffic, especially diesel truck traffic, is associated with … Continue reading →

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The Effects of PM10

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

You might think people look ridiculous wearing masks, but look at the scientific literature on the effects of PM10 (particles smaller than 10 microns) on lungs/heart/cancer and you won’t be laughing any more. For scientific literature, click here: PubMed What does … Continue reading →

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Beijing and London: air quality and the Olympics

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there were widespread fears about the effects of air pollution on the performance, and even the health, of participating athletes. It is an issue that has followed the summer Olympics around the globe, from the … Continue reading →

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Breath of fresh air sought in tackling delta pollution

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau are going to work together to try to improve air quality in the Greater Pearl River Delta region. The three governments said in a joint statement yesterday that they have agreed on a plan to … Continue reading →

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Why wear a mask?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

OK! This article is written for the benefit of the end user to be able to differentiate between one mask and another and the essential features required for a mask to work properly in filtering out urban pollution. POINT 1 … Continue reading →

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Hazy days are back

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

THE Klang Valley continues to be shrouded by haze, with four areas recording unhealthy air quality. As at 11am yesterday, Kuala Selangor, Port Klang, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam were the worst hit, with the air pollutant index (API) recording … Continue reading →

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Auto rickshaws (three wheelers) to tackle air pollution problems in India

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Over the years India’s air pollution problems have gotten worse. According to a study conducted by researchers in Columbia University and Yale University, India fits in among the lower ranked countries globally when air pollution is discussed, even worse than … Continue reading →

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