Category Archives: Europe

Traffic pollution harmful to health in many parts of Europe

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Transport in Europe is responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the … Continue reading →

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New zones plan may mean some vehicles banned due to emissions

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

LORRIES which do not meet strict emissions standards could be banned from parts of Edinburgh in a crackdown on pollution. Latest monitoring figures show air quality in the Capital is getting better, but still falling short of European targets, which … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Prague starts crossing yearly quotas

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dust-related air pollution has crossed the yearly quota in some parts of Prague, mainly due to motor vehicles exhaust fumes, which leads to increased numbers of the diseases of lungs and the cardiovascular system and consequently to a higher death … Continue reading →

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Lydney awarded £44,000 for air quality surveys

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A town in the Forest of Dean with air quality issues has been given a cash grant to carry out traffic surveys. Earlier this year, levels of nitrogen dioxide in Lydney were found to be above national safety levels. The … Continue reading →

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‘Older cars damaging attempt to reduce air pollution level in city’

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

RECESSION and older cars on the roads are helping to prevent air pollution levels in Nottingham from falling enough to meet legal standards, it is claimed. Although the EU has given the city until January 2015 to reduce nitrogen dioxide … Continue reading →

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Road signs to be rolled out to cut air pollution

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

NEW road signs in Swansea are set to help motorists do their bit to lower pollution levels. Electronic signs have been popping up on the outskirts of the city centre and now Swansea Council has announced it is set to … Continue reading →

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South Downs village air quality report made available to public

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A report on proposals for action to improve air quality in Storrington village is being made available for public consultation. The Storrington Air Quality Action Plan report is now available to view through Horsham District Council’s website (www.horsham.gov.uk). The draft … Continue reading →

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Paris could ban old bangers in pollution crackdown

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vehicles produced before 1997 could be banned from Paris under plans to reduce air pollution in the French capital. French classics like the Citroen DS and 2CV wouldn’t be allowed inside the A86 autoroute, the equivalent of London’s M25, if … Continue reading →

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