Category Archives: Middle East

Air Pollution Is Causing Iran to Cancel Soccer Games and Keep Kids Home From School 

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air in the Iranian capital of Tehran has gotten so hazardous, the government is now canceling school, banning outdoor sports, and urging all who can to stay inside. Tehran’s air quality index hovered around 159 on Wednesday — which … Continue reading →

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Iranian football matches postponed as air pollution soars 

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tehran authorities say residents should refrain from all sports activities as pollution reaches more than twice accepted levels Two football matches in Iran’s top league were postponed on Sunday as air pollution of more than twice the acceptable level persisted … Continue reading →

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Iran closes capital’s schools due to air pollution 

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Iran is to close schools for two days in Tehran, state media said Saturday, following air pollution three times the acceptable level that has blanketed the city in smog. Air quality in Iran’s capital was the worst in at least … Continue reading →

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How does London’s air pollution compare to other cities? 

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

While the UK issues a weather warning over Saharan dust cloud, over 1,500 cities around the world have a higher level of pollution Despite its reputation as a smog-filled metropolis affected by air pollution, dust from the Sahara and other … Continue reading →

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Three Surprising Parts of the World Where Air Pollution Decreased

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thanks to a super-sensitive new tool, NASA can now see exactly where air pollution is increasing and decreasing–down to the level of neighborhoods–and in some cases, the results are surprising. In 2004, NASA launched its Aura satellite, a research craft … Continue reading →

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Tehran’s air pollution hits worst level in months 

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Iran’s capital hit its worst level — for a day without a sandstorm — in at least nine months on Monday, prompting warnings that all citizens should stay indoors. “Tehran’s air is unhealthy for all,” said the … Continue reading →

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APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations 

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to research published by Nature*, over three million people around the world die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution. For those holidaymakers concerned about air quality when travelling abroad, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide … Continue reading →

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Air pollution levels up as sandstorm blows into Israel 

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

High air pollution levels continued to impact the Center and South of Israel on Wednesday morning, after a strong southeasterly wind flow spurred a dust transport to Israel from Saudi Arabia and Jordan the day before. While the air pollution … Continue reading →

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