Category Archives: World News

Air pollution cost men sperm count

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Small quantities of chemicals as a result of air pollution inhaled by men in developing countries Including Uganda interfere with their ability to father children, researchers have said. Prof Shem Wandiga, a researcher at the University of Nairobi said the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading →

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EPA tightening rules on air pollution

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmental regulations on the country’s emissions of air pollutants will be stricter in light of deteriorating air quality, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Monday. Starting next year, supervision of factories planning for expansions will be tighter, including demands for … Continue reading →

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Documentary on Air Pollution Grips China

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Millions of Chinese, riveted and outraged, watched a 104-minute documentary video over the weekend that begins with a slight woman in jeans and a white blouse walking on to a stage dimly lit in blue. As an audience looks on … Continue reading →

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MPs’ plan to cut air pollution near schools rejected by Government

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A generation of children will grow up with their lives blighted by illegally high levels of air pollution after the Government rejected proposals to protect schools in the worst affected areas, MPs claim. With air pollution thought to be killing … Continue reading →

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Cold facts of air pollution

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The difference between a breath of cold air and a breath of warm air isn’t just the temperature. It’s also the pollutants they might contain. Until now, wintertime air pollution hasn’t been studied in much detail. Scientists have focused more … Continue reading →

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State and federal governments agree to crack down on air pollution

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tougher standards on emissions and a national clean air agreement could help reduce healthcare costs by billions of dollars The federal and state governments have agreed to work together to improve air quality standards and help Australia adapt to the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution monitoring stations get boost in #Budget2015

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The environmental affairs department wants citizens to inhale clean air, according to the 2015/16 budget tabled in Parliament on Wednesday. It plans to increase the number of air quality monitoring stations to 105 by 2017/18, from 65 in 2013/14. The … Continue reading →

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