Category Archives: World News

Smoke from hundreds of North American wildfires is taking a toll on U.S. air quality

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

There are hundreds of active wildfires burning in Canada and Alaska this week in what has been a horrible fire season so far. Unfortunately, the smoke from all of these fires has to go somewhere, and the jet stream has been … Continue reading →

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INFOGRAPHIC: Pollution profile

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

China expects its carbon dioxide emissions to peak around 2030. At the same time, China will work to increase the non-fossil-fuel share of its energy use to 20 per cent by 2030 On November 12 last year, China and the … Continue reading →

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Almost all London boroughs failed EU air pollution limit for toxic NO2 gas

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bromley and Sutton only two boroughs to meet limit set for nitrogen dioxide gas linked to respiratory health problems, data shows All but two of London’s boroughs are exceeding EU limits for a toxic gas linked to respiratory problems, ministers … Continue reading →

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Take Euston back route to avoid toxic fumes

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

PEDESTRIANS were today told they could cut exposure to toxic fumes by 65 per cent by avoiding Euston Road. A back-street route linking Euston and St Pancras stations was unveiled to encourage people to avoid one of the 50 most … Continue reading →

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Health warning issued as Hong Kong air pollution expected to hit ‘serious’ levels

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Health alert issued as pollution hits ‘very high’ levels in busy districts Hong Kong was shrouded in higher-than-normal pollution yesterday as “very high” levels were recorded across some of the busiest areas of the city. Areas such as Central and … Continue reading →

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Transport fares discounted to reduce ozone pollution

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The current heat wave has resulted in peak levels of ozone pollution. Certain Swiss cantons have announced discounted fares on public transport to encourage people to avoid using cars and thus reduce pollution. In Geneva, all regional public transport services … Continue reading →

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London faces ‘secret pollution’ from refrigerated vans taking food to smaller stores

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

London’s residential neighbourhoods are being choked by “secret pollution” emitted by trucks delivering chilled food to the new generation of local supermarket convenience stores, according to a report. Many of the hundreds of daily deliveries of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat … Continue reading →

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Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Metro Vancouver has issued an air quality advisory due to the fine particulates in smoke from wildfires that have invaded the region. People with chronic medical conditions are being warned to avoid strenuous exercise or to stay inside. Health officials … Continue reading →

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