Category Archives: World News

World Pollutionwatch: Pain in Spain 

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Residents of Madrid became the latest to have their daily lives disrupted by the failure to control air pollution. New emergency laws were enacted for the first time in mid-November following a finding by the EU commission that the city’s … Continue reading →

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Chinese authorities boost smog alert level in Beijing 

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The authorities in the Chinese capital, Beijing, have issued their highest smog warning so far this year. The “orange level” alert declared on Sunday is the second highest possible, requiring factories to cut production. On Sunday, some pollution readings in … Continue reading →

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Beijing air pollution at hazardous levels

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has reached hazardous levels in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with authorities advising citizens to stay indoors. On Saturday, the level of the poisonous, tiny particles of PM2.5 was at 391 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the US … Continue reading →

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High humidity worsening air pollution, say experts 

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

On Thursday morning, humidity levels in the city peaked, hitting 98% in south Mumbai and 80% in the suburbs. Peaked moisture levels have high potential to hold pollutants, say experts. According to the India Meteorological Department, the humidity in south … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s air pollution hotspots

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to statistics urban air pollution is linked to up to 2 million premature deaths world-wide each year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution database collected data on the outdoor (or ambient) air quality of 1600 cities from 91 … Continue reading →

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Delhi November air quality threatened by Punjab farm fires 

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In October and November, farmers in Punjab and Haryana burn their fields to cheaply clear paddy stubble, raising PM2.5 levels in neighbouring Delhi Since September 2015, an ecological and public health disaster has been unfolding in Indonesia, as fires burn … 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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Shipping causes hazardous levels of air pollution along coastlines, study finds 

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air along coastlines is being heavily polluted by hazardous levels of nanoparticles from sea traffic, a new study has found. Almost half of the measured particles stem from sea traffic emissions, while the rest is deemed to be mainly … Continue reading →

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