Category Archives: UK

Henley on Thames – Air pollution worsens

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Duke Street in Henley has the highest nitrogen dioxide levels in Oxfordshire, according to the latest air quality report. The average annual reading was 63.7 micro grammes per cubic metre, more than 50 percent above the 40 mcm objective set … Continue reading →

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New agreement to reduce pollution

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Union reached a new international agreement on 7th May to update the Gothenburg Protocol, aimed at tackling air pollution. Danish EU Presidency and the EU Environment Commissioner issued a joint statement welcoming the new international agreement with Norway, Switzerland … Continue reading →

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Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution Stable as city centre air worsens

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air Quality in York has kept stable since peak traffic levels have been controlled and cycling levels have increased more than 15% since the beginning of Cycling City York programme. The Environment Act 1995 requires all local authorities to assess … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to tackle London air pollution

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The London Mayor, Boris Johnson resisted attempts by the previous Labour government to make him clean up dangerous air pollution in London, according to ministerial briefing papers released under the Freedom of Information Act. Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to … Continue reading →

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What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading →

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London election: Mayors’ air pollution records compared

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The battle continues… The BBC has published a comparison between previous London mayors and Boris Johnson’s performance on tackling air quality. Air pollution in London is still the highest in Europe and more than twice the World Health Organisation limits. … Continue reading →

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