Category Archives: UK

Health warning over air pollution

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country. Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems … Continue reading →

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Air pollution levels dangerously high in Aberdeen

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthmatics in the north-east are being warned about dangerously high levels of pollution in the air. Aberdeen is currently at the highest level of pollution, with Market Street four times the daily limit. Pollution is measured in levels of particulate … Continue reading →

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Boris tells Londoners: Spend LESS time outdoors to improve health

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson today issued his first major public warning of high pollution in London – advising tens of thousands of people to cut back on physical exercise to protect their health. The level 7 alert – the highest this year … Continue reading →

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“Dirty air from continent” to blame for pollution spike as defra warns of more to follow

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Today’s air pollution spike hit 17 local authorities including Slough, and may see bad air remain until Friday. 2 of Colnbrook’s 5 monitoring stations are currently reporting no data. Experts said the ‘High’ level of pollution experienced today was due to winds dying … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Fumes from the farm

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The first hints of spring appeared in our air pollution during February. Ground level ozone rises each spring across the whole northern hemisphere as increasingly strong sun acts upon air pollution that built up over winter. First indications of this … Continue reading →

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London pollution shame laid bare: the UK’s 50 worst spots for air filth are ALL in the capital

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

London’s pollution shame was laid bare by shocking new figures today. Londoners are breathing the filthiest air in the country – with toxicity levels up to three-and-a-half times the EU legal limit. All 50 of Britain’s worst blackspots for dirty … Continue reading →

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Industry lobbyists weakened Europe’s air pollution rules, say Greenpeace

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

New limits on air pollution in Europe have been watered down because governments are allowing some of the worst polluters to help draw up the rules, according to a Greenpeace investigation. New limits on air pollution in Europe have been … Continue reading →

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading →

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