Category Archives: World News

From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading →

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Two Indians die every minute due to air pollution: Study

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has today become a serious issue for health with reports claiming that it is the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide and fifth largest killer in India. According to a new study, the air Indians breathe … Continue reading →

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Madrid and Barcelona issued EU ultimatum over pollution levels 

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has given Spain two months to comply with EU air pollution standards or face a hefty face. Spain was among five member states to be issued the ultimatum  for failing to address repeated breaches of air pollution … Continue reading →

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Millions of premature births could be linked to air pollution, study finds

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Premature births across 183 countries may be associated with fine particulate matter, a common air pollutant, with Africa and Asia especially affected Air pollution could be a contributing factor in millions of premature births around the world each year, a … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘final warning’ from European Commission to UK 

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK over breaches of air pollution limits. It said limits had been repeatedly exceeded in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow. Germany, France, Spain and Italy were also … Continue reading →

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Time is ‘running out’ to protect London children: major air pollution warning from top doctors 

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 220 doctors today warned time is “running out” to tackle Britain’s toxic air scandal to protect a generation of young children. The medics, including more than 100 from London, wrote to Theresa May urging her to start phasing … Continue reading →

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Nigeria declares pollution in southern city an emergency, closes plant 

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nigeria declared an air pollution emergency in a major southern city on Tuesday and closed an asphalt plant there after residents complained about the fumes from its furnaces, in a country plagued by corruption and poor governance. Residents staged a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Onitsha: the city with the world’s worst air 

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Nigerian city has recorded the world’s worst levels of PM10 air pollution. But although the results are lethal, the problem is not taken seriously here Approaching Okpoko market through thick smog on the back of an okada (motorcycle taxi), … Continue reading →

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