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Londoners demand David Cameron and Ed Miliband tackle London’s ‘toxic’ air pollution

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Londoners today demanded David Cameron and Ed Miliband do more to tackle “toxic” air pollution blighting the city. Ahead of a Supreme Court judgement on Britain’s failure to meet a key EU air quality standard, nearly seven out of ten … Continue reading →

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Air pollution costs European economies US$ 1.6 trillion a year in diseases and deaths, new WHO study says

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A staggering US$ 1.6 trillion is the economic cost of the approximate 600 000 premature deaths and of the diseases caused by air pollution in the WHO European Region in 2010, according to the first-ever study of these costs conducted … Continue reading →

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German cities show excessive air pollution levels

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In many cities, air pollution from fine dust particles and nitrogen dioxide exceeds the maximum threshold levels, according to a new report from the Environment Ministry. EurActiv Germany reports. Residents of Stuttgart are currently exposed to the highest pollution levels … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Awareness Week

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Learn how air quality affects your health during Air Quality Awareness Week, Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1. http://www.epa.gov/airnow/airaware/

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Stuttgart, München, Hamburg – Die schmutzigste Luft Deutschlands

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Zu viel Feinstaub in Stuttgart, zu hohe Stickoxid-Werte in München: In vielen deutschen Städten werden die gesetzlichen Grenzwerte überschritten. Wo ist die Luft besonders dreckig? Der Überblick. Dreckige Luft schadet der Gesundheit – sie kann auf Dauer sogar tödlich sein, … Continue reading →

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National Park Service urges Utah to crack down on pollution

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The National Park Service is pressing Utah environmental regulars to crack down on emissions at two coal-fired power plants to improve air quality and views in the state’s five national parks. Haze mars vistas at the parks about three-fourths of … Continue reading →

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Smog Alert program changes name to Air Quality Advisory

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency in partnership with OKI Regional Council of Governments changed the name of the Smog Alert program to Air Quality Advisory. An Air Quality Advisory is a public message that is issued the day before … Continue reading →

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Worried About China’s Air Pollution? The WHO Says Smoky Restaurants Are Even Worse

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Which has the worst air quality: Beijing on a bad air pollution day or a restaurant with smokers? The answer is the one with the smokers, according to the World Health Organization. The measure of fine, hazardous particulates in the … Continue reading →

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