Category Archives: Middle East

Beijing is not the only Asian city with lethal air pollution

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Beijing has been described as “apocalyptic” this week with people choking their way through murky streets, short of breath and their eyes stinging from toxic air. But Beijing is just one of hundreds of cities, largely in … Continue reading →

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Exposure to outdoor air pollution: mapped by city

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Beijing has reached a new high in the past few days. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that exposure to particulate matter increases the risk of many chronic and acute respiratory conditions in children and adults. The … Continue reading →

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Iran pollution worsens as thousands die

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A thick brown haze which has covered nine big cities – including the capital, Tehran – in Iran for the past 10 days is being blamed for thousands of deaths. According to reports, Tehran enjoys less than 100 healthy days … Continue reading →

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4460 deaths due to Tehran’s air pollution

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hassan Aghajani, an advisor to the Minister of Health, said on Saturday there has been an increase of 30% in heart patients visiting hospitals over the last few days. He said in the last Iranian year, about 4460 deaths in … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Triggers Tehran Shutdown

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Officials in Tehran have ordered schools, universities, government offices, and other institutions to close on January 5 because of high air pollution in the Iranian capital. Only emergency and health services will report for work under the order from Morteza … Continue reading →

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Air pollution closes Tehran elementary schools

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Once again heavy air pollution has clouded Tehran and other Iranian major cities; Officials say most of the pollution comes from vehicles on the congested roads of the rapidly growing metropolis of more than 13.5 million people, with a level … Continue reading →

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Iran shuts down 40 plants over air pollution

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tehran authorities forced to temporarily close dozens of factories over pollution violations; MP projects daily loss of 800 billion rials Tehran authorities were recently forced to temporarily shut down 40 industrial facilities, including cement and tar production plants due to … Continue reading →

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Iran shuts schools, offices in capital due to high pollution

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Schools, universities and government offices will be closed in Iran’s capital Tehran on Tuesday and Wednesday because of high air pollution, the state news agency reported on Monday. Tehran’s governor Morteza Tamadon said hospitals and banks would remain open, however, … Continue reading →

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