Category Archives: World News

Farms a major source of air pollution, study finds

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Emissions from farms outweigh all other human sources of fine-particulate air pollution in much of the United States, Europe, Russia and China, according to new research. The culprit: fumes from nitrogen-rich fertilizers and animal waste combine in the air with … Continue reading →

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Air pollution is damaging to mental health

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Earth Day helps create awareness on how environmental issues affect us all. And one of the biggest challenges we face today is the health effects brought by airborne pollution. Every year, the region’s air is choked by the haze. The haze … Continue reading →

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On a Scale of 1 to 10, the Air Pollution in Fort McMurray is a 38 

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s been almost two weeks since a monster fire took a nasty turn in Fort McMurray Alberta, and the air quality is so bad that it will likely delay the return of residents. At a press conference on Monday, Alberta … Continue reading →

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Glasgow breaches WHO air pollution safety levels 

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Glasgow has been named among 11 urban areas in the UK and Ireland which have breached air pollution safety levels. The city featured in the data published by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The health body warned poor air quality … Continue reading →

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UK accused of trying to undermine EU air pollution targets 

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Leaked papers reveal that Tory MEPs were told to support a ‘get-out clause’ in proposed new Europe-wide laws The British government has been accused of trying to secretly undermine new EU air pollution targets in favour of big business, as … Continue reading →

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Air pollution rising at an ‘alarming rate’ in world’s cities 

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Outdoor pollution has risen 8% in five years with fast-growing cities in the developing world worst affected, WHO data shows Outdoor air pollution has grown 8% globally in the past five years, with billions of people around the world now … Continue reading →

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Dutch air quality breaks EU standards in some cities

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in parts of Amsterdam, Maastricht and Rotterdam breaks EU standards, exposing the population to dangerous levels of pollution, environmental group Milieudefensie said on Tuesday. The Netherlands has been required to meet EU rules on the concentration of … Continue reading →

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No new registration of diesel cabs in Delhi: Supreme Court 

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The apex court allowed existing All India Tourist Permit (AITP) diesel taxis to operate in the national capital till the expiry of their permit, which is issued for a period of five years, and said no renewal of the same … Continue reading →

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