Category Archives: Europe

New ICCT study shows real-world exhaust emissions from modern diesel cars seven times higher than EU, US regulatory limits

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

On-road nitrogen oxides emission levels of modern diesel cars are on average about seven times higher than the limit set by the Euro 6 emission standard, which went into effect in September 2014. This is the key finding from a … Continue reading →

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How air pollution caused Europe’s rivers to fill

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from Europe resulted in a 25 per cent increase in river flows in Poland and Germany during the late 20th century, a new study finds. The researchers say their findings show how the impact of burning fossil fuels … Continue reading →

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Irish businessman funds London schools air quality sensors project

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

HUNDREDS of air quality sensors will be rolled out across London this month thanks to a £1million donation from an Irish businessman.  Mayo entrepreneur John Griffin is hoping to play his part in improving the quality of schools in the … Continue reading →

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UK failed to meet NO2 limits for 2013, latest figures show

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

UK’ Government’s submission to European Commission shows that only five out of 43 zones met limits set for last year Only five of the UK’s 43 air quality zones were compliant with EU annual mean limits for nitrogen dioxide in … Continue reading →

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‘Reverse graffiti’ highlights traffic pollution in cities

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

It may come as a surprise to Londoners to learn that not all walls are actually black.Air pollution is the problem that a “reverse graffiti” artist is seeking to highlight in a new London mural, created by washing away the … Continue reading →

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World Pollutionwatch: A breath of not-so-fresh air

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

On Saturday afternoon, 6 September, the Irish Environmental Protection Agency’s twitter feed began issuing air pollution warnings for rural Ireland and across towns and cities. Sulphur dioxide concentrations briefly resembled those experienced downwind of large, old coal power stations or … Continue reading →

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Spain warned to tackle ‘poor’ air pollution

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

SPAIN is among a number of European countries being urged to tackle their air pollution problem. New research by the European Respiratory Society has highlighted an underlying link between Europe’s poor air quality and an increase in poor lung health … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson wins international award for London’s air quality efforts

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson, mayor of London, surprised clean air campaigners on Tuesday night by winning a prestigious international award for his efforts to improve the city’s air quality. The city faces stiff fines from Brussels over its repeated breaches of European … Continue reading →

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