Category Archives: Asia

Nine Chinese cities suffered more days of severe smog than Beijing

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Photographs of a smog-wreathed Tiananmen Square and the iconic headquarters of China Central Television dominated reports of Chinese pollution last year, but analysis shows nine other Chinese cities suffered more days of severe smog than the capital in 2013. The … Continue reading →

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Air pollution alert issued for central, southern Taiwan

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) yesterday issued a warning over bad air quality in several areas in central and southern Taiwan beginning last night, but said it is expected to ease tomorrow. According to the EPA’s Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring … Continue reading →

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New PSI reporting system to see more days with “moderate” air quality

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

From May 1, Singapore will see more days with the air quality being classified as in the “moderate” range, as concentrations of smaller polluting particles of PM2.5 will be included in the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings. “As a result … Continue reading →

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‘Emission inventory’ is 1st step to predicting city’s air pollution

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Next week, Mumbai will finally get an emission inventory – a database that will help predict the extent of air pollution for up to 72 hours in advance and also help detect its source. The inventory is the very first … Continue reading →

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Only three Chinese cities meet air quality standards

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

An archipelago known for its Buddhist temples, the Tibetan capital and a seaside city known for corrupt real estate deals, are the only three cities in China to meet national air quality standards, in a stark illustration of how pervasive … Continue reading →

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China’s Air Pollution Heads West

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s plan for cleaning up the dirty air in Beijing means power plants are being built in the west in an area populated by ethnic minorities. China’s 20 Most Polluted Cities Heavy coal use in eastern China contributes to an … Continue reading →

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Air pollution posing health hazard at Bhagat Singh Colony

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Constant exposure to polluted air has led to skin allergies and other health issues among residents The slum area, known as Bhagat Singh Colony, adjacent to the sixth lane of Dwarakanagar, is considered both a boon and a bane. “Boon … Continue reading →

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Air quality in Kuala Lumpur plummets amid forest fires

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smoke from forest and peat-soil fires drove air quality to unhealthy levels in and around the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, adding to the burden of water rationing after a month-long drought. The government’s air-pollution index climbed to as high … Continue reading →

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