Category Archives: London

Delhi is a wakeup call for world on air pollution

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

But this is not just a challenge in Delhi. It is a growing challenge for many cities around the world. Air pollution levels in other Indian cities, such as Varanasi and Lucknow, have been equally extreme in recent days. And … Continue reading →

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London pollution death toll to hit 2,500 

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The death toll from tiny particulate pollution in London is on the brink of hitting 2,500 this year, according to new figures. At least four boroughs – Barnet, Bromley, Croydon and Ealing – have seen the deadly impact of long-term … Continue reading →

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London’s black communities disproportionately exposed to air pollution – study 

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Black, African and Caribbean people are exposed to higher illegal nitrogen dioxide levels than the percentage of the population they account for Black communities in London are disproportionately more likely to breathe illegal levels of air pollution than white and … Continue reading →

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London congestion zone: Old cars face extra £10 ‘pollution charge’ 

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

  Owners of older, more polluting cars face an extra £10 fee for entering the congestion charge zone, under plans issued by London Mayor Sadiq Khan. City Hall hopes to introduce the additional emissions surcharge from October next year. The … Continue reading →

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China tops WHO list for deadly outdoor air pollution

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 1 million people died from dirty air in one year, according to World Health Organisation China is the world’s deadliest country for outdoor air pollution, according to analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN agency has … Continue reading →

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Londoners overwhelmingly back Sadiq Khan’s air pollution crackdown

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Londoners are backing Sadiq Khan’s plans to crack down on air pollution in the capital, with more than 70 per cent of residents supporting plans to bring forward measures to restrict polluting vehicles in the city, according to the results … Continue reading →

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The polluting effect of wear and tear in brakes and tyres 

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

One in six MOT failures is due to brake or tyre problems. These wear as we drive, as does the surface of roads. Most of the wear material ends up as dust at the kerb or gets washed into drains … Continue reading →

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Success! London’s Air Pollution Levels are Dropping, Thanks to Smart Policies 

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

London’s infamous smoggy roads have been tackled by policy makers hoping to decrease air pollution in the city. Now, 10 years of data show that they’re on the right track. Scientists at King’s College London analyzed a wealth of data … Continue reading →

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