Category Archives: UK

When temperatures drop, pollution levels can soar

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

On the 5 and 6 March air pollution reached the maximum value of 10 on the UK’s air pollution index – levels where the public are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor physical activity. The easterly air flow that bought cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK, World News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Councils must unite to tackle air pollution’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

OXFORDSHIRE’S local authorities should work together more to help tackle the city’s unique air pollution problems, it has been claimed. It has emerged that Oxford has consistently failed to meet its target for reducing nitrogen dioxide, which is caused by … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Letters: Air quality a problem for small towns as well as cities

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air-quality problem (The last gasp, G2, 20 March) is not just a problem in big cities. Crediton, population about 8,000, was declared an air-quality management area in 2003. The A377, which connects Exeter and Barnstaple, now carries more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

UK could face EU fines for “massaging” London’s pollution data

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Commission also preparing to sue UK over NO2 as part of air quality crackdown The European Commission is considering fresh legal action over the UK’s pollution problem following allegations London officials “massaged” air quality data last year in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Justin Bieber collapsed last week at the O2 arena in London and was taken to a private clinic feeling “short of breath” and needing oxygen, the rumours started flying that he had had an asthma attack. They were denied … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Councillor calls for Bristol Low Emission Zone to fight air pollution

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A Bristol councillor is calling for a London-style Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre – for which the most polluting vehicles will be forced to pay a fee to enter. Cllr Mark Wright said residents – particularly cyclists … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

China’s nightmare scenario: By 2025, air quality could be much, much worse

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s myriad plans to deal with pollution don’t look so promising. In a research note today, Deutsche Bank analysts gloomily conclude that, barring extreme reforms, Chinese coal consumption and increased car ownership will push pollution levels 70% higher by 2025. … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, UK | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Invisibility of pollution implies such problems are past

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The invisibility of modern air pollution gives the impression that air pollution problems are a thing of the past. Today is it rare to see persistent black smoke from a factory chimney or clouds of thick black smoke from traffic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment