Category Archives: Singapore

Singapore mulls legal action over smog from Indonesia fires

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Officials in Singapore say they are exploring whether to charge two Singapore-based companies in connection with severe smog triggered by forest fires in Indonesia. The companies own land on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Singapore’s foreign minister said he had … Continue reading →

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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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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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Singapore air pollution reaches lethal levels

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island reached severe levels in Singapore on Monday, triggering a health alert in the densely populated city-state. Skyscrapers including the famous Marina Bay Sands casino towers were shrouded in haze and the … Continue reading →

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Singapore in year’s worst pollution as Indonesia haze hits

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

As of midday local time (0400 GMT) the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading ranged from 60 to 72, according to the government agency for the environment. A reading between 51 to 100 is in the moderate range. The reading also … Continue reading →

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