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Canadians Gain ‘Immense Health Benefits’ From Cutting Traffic Air Pollution, Doctors Say

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Scientific evidence “unequivocally” indicates a need for decisive action to protect Canadians from the adverse health effects of traffic-related air pollution, says a new report prepared by doctors calling for a shift to electric vehicles and greener, more walkable cities. … Continue reading →

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Breathe clean air, not microplastics! Tyre wear – an underestimated source of air pollution that needs to be tackled

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Plastic degradation in our environment is a global threat that affects our planet and our health. According to a new study published by Hull York Medical School (United Kingdom) in March 2022, for the first time, microplastic pollution has been … Continue reading →

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Tropical city air pollution led to 470,000 premature deaths in 2018

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cities in the tropics are experiencing a growing air pollution problem, which is estimated to have led to a 62 per cent rise in premature deaths since 2005 Some 470,000 people in cities near the equator died prematurely in 2018 … Continue reading →

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Smog smothers Beirut at the start of Spring

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beirut’s air quality is a consistent problem, creating long-term health risks for its residents. A heavy cloud of smog smothered Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut this week, with air pollutant levels reaching a high of 9.5 times the WHO recommended air … Continue reading →

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The level of air pollution is falling in Paris, but it’s still too high, research shows

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality improved in the Paris region in 2021, but its 12 million inhabitants are still subject to pollution levels above World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations, with thousands of premature deaths, Airparif said Tuesday. Air pollution is the cause of … Continue reading →

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Harmful air pollution now affects 99 per cent of everyone on Earth

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Almost everyone on Earth lives in areas with harmful levels of air pollution that breach new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). The official figure is that 99 per cent of the world’s population is affected, up from 90 … Continue reading →

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POLLUTION PEAK: DIFFERENTIATED TRAFFIC, REDUCED SPEED AND UNLIMITED TRANSPORT EXTENDED THIS MONDAY

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Due to weather conditions, Airparif announces an episode of fine particle pollution this Saturday March 26, 2022 in Île-de-France, which requires the implementation of differentiated traffic in Paris and the reduction of the maximum authorized speed. These measures are extended … Continue reading →

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Alaska air pollution holds clues for other Arctic climates

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks The Fairbanks North Star Borough, which includes Alaska’s second largest city, … Continue reading →

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