Category Archives: World News

Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks emissions 

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

California and EPA accuse VW of installing ‘defeat device’ software that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions while a car is undergoing official tests The US government has ordered Volkswagen to recall almost 500,000 cars after discovering that the company deployed sophisticated … Continue reading →

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Indonesia arrests executives of ‘haze-causing’ companies

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Indonesia arrests executives from seven companies accused of being behind illegal forest fires causing air pollution in the region. Correspondents say such arrests are rare, but could result in fines and prison sentences of up to 15 years. Haze caused … Continue reading →

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Diesel cars: What’s all the fuss about? 

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment, but how bad is the problem and why isn’t more being done to address it? Diesel cars are taking a right hammering at the moment. Dirty engines spewing out noxious … Continue reading →

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More people die from air pollution than Malaria and HIV/Aids, new study shows 

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 3 million people die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution and without action deaths will double by 2050 More than 3 million people a year are killed prematurely by outdoor air pollution, according to a landmark new study, … Continue reading →

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Diesel vehicles could be banned from cities to clean up killer air pollution 

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

All Londoners must play their part in cleaning up the capital’s killer air pollution, former science minister Lord Drayson urged today. He called for a quicker switch to electric cars, vans and buses and for more people to cycle and … Continue reading →

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Nine out of 10 new diesel cars exceed EU pollution limits, report finds 

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Road test reveals cars emit seven times the permitted level of exhaust emissions when tested in real-world conditions Nine out of 10 new diesel cars break new EU pollution limits when tested on roads rather than test tracks, according to … Continue reading →

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Singapore offers to help Indonesia again as air quality here on Monday remains in unhealthy range; 24-hour PSI at 11pm: 128-160

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore has offered help to Indonesia again as air quality remained in the unhealthy range on Monday (Sept 14) following a hazy weekend. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) at 11pm was between 128 and 160. The unhealthy range is 101-200. … Continue reading →

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Scots air pollution reduction in last 25 years welcomed by Aileen McLeod 

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Official statistics show a long-term drop in emissions since 1990. Figures showing a reduction in levels of air pollution over the last 25 years have been welcomed by the Environment Minister. Official statistics reveal a long-term cut in emissions of … Continue reading →

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