Category Archives: World News

France Addresses Air Pollution By Banning 50% Of Vehicles In Paris

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

France has put in place an odd-even scheme based on the last number of the car’s plate number to address the country’s air pollution problem. It would halve the number of vehicles in Paris. On Monday, when the scheme starts, … Continue reading →

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All-out efforts to fight smog

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singaporean air force joins mission as situation in northern provinces to worsen today; Army mobilising resources THAILAND mobilised all its resources yesterday to combat the haze crisis in the North, which threatens to be the worst in recent history, with … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s air pollution rises to unhealthy level

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore’s air pollution hit levels classified “unhealthy” on Friday, the government’s National Environment Agency said on its website. (www.haze.gov.sg) The 3-hour Pollution Standards Index (PSI) in the city-state rose to 102 at 4 p.m. local time (0800 GMT). A PSI … Continue reading →

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Air pollution prompts UK health warning

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smog over parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland has prompted a warning from Public Health England. The Department for Environment said there was moderate to high levels of the pollution, which is caused by traffic fumes and other sources. … Continue reading →

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CO2 cuts claim sees ministers challenged by experts

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK government’s claim to lead the world in cuts of carbon emissions has been challenged by researchers. UK emissions are rising overall because current calculations omit pollution from goods imported from countries like China, Leeds University experts say. But … Continue reading →

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Eiffel Tower shrouded in smog as Paris pollution spikes

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Eiffel Tower disappeared behind a brown smog on Wednesday as Paris and much of northern France suffered a spike in pollution. “The pollution levels are consistent. If we don’t go over the alert level, we won’t be far away,” … Continue reading →

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Health warning over air pollution

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country. Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems … Continue reading →

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Paris police lower speed limits amid spike in air pollution

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Paris police have lowered speed limits and ordered a halt to trash burning as part of emergency measures triggered by a spike in air pollution — months before the city hosts a major international climate conference. The police department says … Continue reading →

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