Category Archives: World News

Delhi is a wakeup call for world on air pollution

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

But this is not just a challenge in Delhi. It is a growing challenge for many cities around the world. Air pollution levels in other Indian cities, such as Varanasi and Lucknow, have been equally extreme in recent days. And … Continue reading →

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The Guardian view on air pollution: the next generation carries the burden of our inaction

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

On Sunday, the capital city of one of the world’s fastest growing economies was effectively shut down in an emergency act. The reason was not terrorism, but air pollution. The threat to citizens from smog in Delhi was judged so … Continue reading →

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1,200 premature deaths caused by air pollution in Ireland 

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Approximately 1,200 people die prematurely in Ireland every year as a result of air pollution. “In Ireland the premature deaths attributable to air pollution are estimated at 1,200 people,” states today’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s report. “The most common causes … Continue reading →

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Ban on crackers, deregistration of old diesel vehicles: Delhi govt’s measures to tackle pollution 

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Delhi Lieutenant Government Najeeb Jung has directed agencies to ensure that immediate measures are taken to ensure the steps taken to mitigate Air Pollution in Delhi are strictly implemented. The Delhi government on Monday listed out measures which will … Continue reading →

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Indian government declares Delhi air pollution an emergency 

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Capital’s schools closed for three days and building work halted as harmful pollutants reach a level 15 times the safe limit The Indian government has declared severe levels of toxic air pollution in Delhi an “emergency situation” as administrators announce … Continue reading →

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Diesel vehicles face charges after UK government loses air pollution case

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ministers now bound to implement new measures to cut toxic air quickly after high court ruling that current plans are so poor they are illegal Drivers of polluting diesel vehicles could soon be charged to enter many city centres across … Continue reading →

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Madrid poised to restrict cars in city centre amid air pollution fears 

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

With high nitrogen dioxide levels in Spanish capital, council is on verge of halving number of cars allowed in Madrid’s city council is on the verge of temporarily slashing the number of cars allowed into the city centre by half … Continue reading →

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Danish pressure leads to less shipping pollution in Baltic and North Seas

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

From 2021, ships sailing the North Sea and the Baltic Sea must significantly reduce their nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Following Danish pressure, the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) approved the more stringent legislation this week. “Denmark has worked for several … Continue reading →

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