Category Archives: UK

Councils failing to monitor most British schools for dangerous air pollution 

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Councils are failing to monitor most schools in Britain for dangerous air pollution despite government advice, freedom of information requests have revealed. All Britain’s 433 local councils were asked by the British Lung Foundation (BLF) whether they placed pollution monitors … 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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Cardiff holds first ‘car-free day’ to cut air pollution 

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Concerns over air pollution in the city centre means Cardiff will hold its first car-free day on Thursday. But only Park Place in Cathays will be closed to all traffic until 00:00 BST on Friday. It will become a street … Continue reading →

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Grimsby has the worst air pollution in Britain today

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Grimsby has officially among the worst air pollution possible today. A combination of yesterday’s sweltering heat and easterly winds have produced the worst air quality in the country, as shown on this map. According to the Department for Environment, Food … 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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Campaigners criticise UK government’s response to air pollution warning

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Campaigners have attacked the government for rejecting calls by MPs for greater action on air pollution, as severe pollution episodes were predicted for parts of the UK this week. MPs warned in April that dangerously high pollution in British cities … 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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