Category Archives: Asia

Singapore air pollution hits record high

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Singapore has soared to a record high for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepares to send planes and helicopters to battle the fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. The blazes in … Continue reading →

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New pollution high as haze chokes Singapore

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution levels reached a new record high for a third day in a row in Singapore, as smoky haze from fires in Indonesia shrouded the city state. The Pollutant Standards Index PSI hit 401 at 12:00 on Friday 04:00 GMT … Continue reading →

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Singapore smog from Indonesia fire ‘could last weeks’

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore’s prime minister has warned that the haze engulfing the city-state could last for weeks, as air pollution soared to record levels. The pollution standards index peaked at 371 on Thursday, breaking previous records and well above hazardous levels, before … Continue reading →

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Regional HAZE Map 20 June 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

For PSI levels between 101-200, we would like to advise persons with existing heart or respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities. The general population should reduce vigorous outdoor activities. For PSI levels between 201-300, elderly and persons … Continue reading →

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Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas. The Pollutant … Continue reading →

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Singapore pollution soars as haze from Indonesia hits air quality

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singaporeans reduced military training exercises, kept cough-stricken children indoors and wore protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia caused air pollution to hit its worst level in nearly 16 years. Singapore’s main … Continue reading →

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China launches new measures to tackle air pollution

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s cabinet has outlined measures aimed at improving the country’s air pollution problems, which have plagued many of its larger cities over recent years. One of the main measures, announced in state media over the weekend, is a target to … Continue reading →

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China makes fresh promises on air pollution, pledges support for solar

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s cabinet approved new measures to combat air pollution on Friday, in the latest step by China’s new leadership to address the country’s enormous environmental problems, with pollution a key source of rising social discontent in China. The government also … Continue reading →

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