Category Archives: Europe

Germany ‘pollution spike’ follows New Year’s Eve fireworks 

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Year’s Eve fireworks contributed to dangerously high levels of pollution in several German cities, official figures suggest. In Munich, particulate levels briefly reached 26 times the EU-recommended daily limit of 50 micrograms of particulates per cubic metre of air. … Continue reading →

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Paris suffers ‘worst air pollution for at least decade’ 

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Officials in the French capital have implemented a series of measures in an attempt to tackle the problem Paris has suffered its most serious surge in air pollution for a decade, experts have warned. Airparif, an organisation which monitors air quality … Continue reading →

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Madrid bans half of cars from roads to fight air pollution 

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Odd- and even-numbered vehicles will swap use of roads in Spanish capital until smog eases Madrid has ordered half of most private cars off the roads on Thursday to tackle worsening air pollution, a first in Spain. The restrictions will … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Europe

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain or Bosnia-Herzegovina…. All these countries, whether big or small, are being threatened with the same problem: air pollution. According to the World Health Organisation, this is now the environmental factor causing the greatest concern … Continue reading →

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Traffic calming measures in Madrid: Madrid City Hall ups traffic-calming measures in bid to control pollution 

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

“Level 2” protocol will see parking restrictions for non-residents inside M-30 beltway until nitrogen dioxide levels fall High pollution levels in the Spanish capital will once again see Madrid City Hall impose traffic calming measures tomorrow, according to an announcement … Continue reading →

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Turin smog puts half of children at health risk: study 

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Half of children living in the northern city of Turin are at increased risk of illness due to pollution, new research shows. The high levels of air pollution lead to a mutation in DNA, according to the ‘Mapec Life’ study … Continue reading →

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Madrid Speed Limits Lowered As Pollution Levels Rise Again

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Limit re-set at 70 km/h on the M-30 and other main roads in Madrid The Town Hall of Madrid announced on Wednesday evening that the level of air pollution has risen once more to higher than the established threshold, and … Continue reading →

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Public transport in Warsaw free today amid pollution worries 

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Warsaw City Hall on Thursday for the first time gave residents free access to public transport across the capital in a bid to reduce high air pollution. Warsaw Deputy Mayor Michał Olszewski said: “We urge residents to leave their cars … Continue reading →

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