Category Archives: Europe

Air pollution Stable as city centre air worsens

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air Quality in York has kept stable since peak traffic levels have been controlled and cycling levels have increased more than 15% since the beginning of Cycling City York programme. The Environment Act 1995 requires all local authorities to assess … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to tackle London air pollution

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The London Mayor, Boris Johnson resisted attempts by the previous Labour government to make him clean up dangerous air pollution in London, according to ministerial briefing papers released under the Freedom of Information Act. Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to … Continue reading →

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What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading →

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London election: Mayors’ air pollution records compared

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The battle continues… The BBC has published a comparison between previous London mayors and Boris Johnson’s performance on tackling air quality. Air pollution in London is still the highest in Europe and more than twice the World Health Organisation limits. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hold Your Breath, Get a Mask and Get on….

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Picture this…. It’s the middle of the night, London Mayor, Boris Johnson is on his hands and knees outside the air quality monitoring station on the Marylebone Road… pot of glue in one hand, brush in the other, smearing it … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson is being accused by Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants near air quality monitoring sites to bring down their readings. Boris Johnson accused of hiding London air pollution | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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UK National Air Quality Archive

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re interested how the air pollution has been in the UK over recent years, check out this UK air quality archive. [ARCHIVED CONTENT] UK National Air Quality Archive: Home.

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