Category Archives: World News

Helping Kalimantan at the heart of the haze

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Every year, a haze spreads across South East Asia – at the heart is Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan, where raging forest fires cause the hazardous air pollution. Several provinces of Kalimantan often experience the direct wrath of the fires, with hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Diesels illegally pumping out pollutants after garages remove filters designed to cut emissions 

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from diesel particulates has been linked to 29,000 deaths a year Tens of thousands of diesel cars are illegally pumping out dangerous pollutants because unscrupulous garages have removed exhaust filters designed to cut emissions of deadly particulates. Air pollution from … Continue reading →

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Haze brings bootcamps, dragon boats to standstill in Singapore

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution from the burning of Indonesia’s rain forests appears to be claiming another casualty: physical fitness in Singapore. Poor air quality is keeping people indoors, denting demand for outdoor exercise in the usually balmy city-state. “We’re an outdoor fitness company, … Continue reading →

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Four more carmakers join diesel emissions row 

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi have joined the growing list of manufacturers whose diesel cars are known to emit significantly more pollution on the road than in regulatory tests, according to data obtained by the Guardian. In more realistic on-road … Continue reading →

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Smog from Indonesian forest fires blankets Thailand’s southern islands, including Phuket and Samui

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Popular Thai holiday islands are being blanketed by haze from Indonesian forest fires, forcing several planes packed with tourists to turn back due to poor visibility. The travel disruptions came as Indonesia finally agreed to accept international help to fight … Continue reading →

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Poland’s second city to ban coal use after anti-smog law approved

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Krakow says it will introduce a ban on burning coal in households, offices and restaurants, despite protection of the industry becoming an election issue The Mayor of Krakow has told the Guardian he will introduce a ban on coal use … Continue reading →

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Smog begins to blanket Saigon as air pollution soars

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smog has been spotted at many places across Ho Chi Minh City in recent mornings and a weather expert says worsening air pollution is to blame. The thick blanket of smoke and fog was most noticeable in Districts 1, 2, 4, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: invisible health threat 

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

How safe is the air that we breathe? The VW diesel emissions scandal has highlighted the issue of air pollution. The two pollutants which give most cause for concern are the toxic gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5), … Continue reading →

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