Category Archives: Europe

It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

British Safety Council’s report makes the case for urgent action on the impact of air pollution on outdoor workers The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling … Continue reading →

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Air pollution hotspots in Europe

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Big cities beset with gridlocked traffic, major regions producing coal, pockets of heavy industry encased by mountains—Europe’s air pollution hotspots are clearly visible from space on most sunny weekdays. All across the continent, tens of millions of people live and … Continue reading →

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City of Amsterdam to ban polluting cars from 2030

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Gasoline and diesel fueled cars and motorcycles will be banned from Amsterdam from 2030 in an effort to clean up the city’s air, the Dutch capital’s council said on Thursday. “Pollution often is a silent killer and is one of … Continue reading →

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‘Dangerously high’ levels of air pollution found in Northern Ireland

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Poisonous air across Northern Ireland is contributing to illness and early death for many people, it has been claimed. The stark warning comes as an investigation into air quality in Belfast revealed “dangerously high” levels of pollutants. Levels of nitrogen … Continue reading →

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One in six people dying of lung cancer in UK are non-smokers, experts say

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Scientists blame rise on car fumes, secondhand smoke and soot from wood-burning stoves Growing numbers of non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer, many at a stage when it is incurable, experts in the disease have revealed. They blame the … Continue reading →

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What are the ten towns with the worst air pollution in France?

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Residents of Brittany and Normandy were warned this week that sand particles from the Sahara desert were adding to already high pollution levels in their regions. But where are the ten towns with the worst air pollution in France? Earlier … Continue reading →

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Ulez Map, Car check, Charges And Start Date: What You Need To Know

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new vehicle emissions charge is to launch in central London, which could see some motorists pay a lot more to drive in the capital. The ultra low emission zone (Ulez) will be introduced this week in an effort to … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to psychotic experiences in young people

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Teens living in dirty air 70% more likely to have symptoms such as paranoia, study finds Young people living with higher levels of air pollution are significantly more likely to have psychotic experiences, according to the first study of the … Continue reading →

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