Category Archives: Asia

China’s air pollution worsens in July, highest in north

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution across 74 major Chinese cities worsened in July compared to last year, according to government data released on Tuesday, showing that the government is having trouble shaking its smog problem. The 74 cities struggled with pollution on 26.9 … Continue reading →

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Review: Lightness Of Breath

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

In 2012, we tested Respro®’s Sportsta™ breath mask previously in MotoBuyer, which featured proprietary filters that help commuters breathe easy in the city. Since then, the UK-based safety equipment company has improved its line-up and begun to offer more products. … Continue reading →

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New Air Quality Index May Help India’s Cities Breathe Easier 

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

These days in New Delhi, white shirts stay a lot whiter after a long day outside than they did in the late 1990s. Back then, India was in the thick of rapid industrialization, and millions of cars were being introduced … Continue reading →

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Still a lot to learn about India’s deadly air pollution

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

What exactly is the relationship between exposure to air pollution and its effect on human health? How much cleaner would the air have to be to reduce the health burden of dirty air? Can cities be designed so as to … Continue reading →

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US and Taiwan sign deal to cut urban air pollution

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The US, Taiwan and Clean Air Asia, an alliance representing organisations in China, India and Indonesia, have signed a partnership to encourage cities to boost air quality. The Cities Clean Air Partnership (CCAP) aims to cut air pollution levels across … Continue reading →

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Only 9 Chinese Cities Pass Clean Air Test

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you are looking for a Chinese city with clean air, your best bets would be Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Zhoushan, Zhanjiang, Yunfu, Beihai, Haikou, Sanya or Lhasa, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Those are the only nine out of … Continue reading →

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Singapore Law to Tackle Haze

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singaporean legislators on Tuesday passed a law that allows regulators to prosecute local and foreign companies involved in illegal forest burning that causes severe air pollution in the city state. The legislation, proposed after Singapore endured an air-quality crisis last … Continue reading →

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‘City air heavily polluted with lead, cadmium and CO’

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air of the city is polluted with high levels of lead and cadmium that pose a grave risk to public health, says a recent study that also points out that the average concentration of these trace metals found in … Continue reading →

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