Category Archives: World News

Researchers detect students are exposed to high levels of air pollution during trips to school

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Using a new smartphone app and air pollution sensor researchers from the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) have found that levels of air pollution were more than twice as high during the journeys to school (2.8 microgram/m3) than … Continue reading →

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‘Indians losing three years of life due to air pollution’

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

If India can refine its goals to meet air standards, 660 million people would add about 3.2 years into their lives, a significant research has found, adding that compliance with Indian air quality standards would save 2.1 billion life-years. The … Continue reading →

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Worst yellow dust blankets peninsula

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The year’s worst yellow dust hit much of the nation Sunday, prompting the authorities to issue health warnings against the sandy, chemical-laden wind from China. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued yellow dust advisories in Seoul and 16 cities and counties … Continue reading →

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China: Air pollution reaches dangerous level in 106 cities

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air pollution reached “dangerous levels” in 106 Chinese cities due to use of fireworks and firecrackers during the celebrations welcoming the Lunar New Year, according to a report. On the eve of New Year on Wednesday night, the Air quality … Continue reading →

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Clearing up Europe’s air pollution hotspots

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Current air quality legislation in Europe will lead to significant improvements in particulate matter pollution, but without further emission control efforts, many areas of Europe will continue to see air pollution levels above the limits of the EU and the … Continue reading →

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The big smog: Cities plagued by air pollution

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smog hangs over Ulan Bator – like every winter. This air pollution and intense cold is damaging the lungs of 19-year-old Tsegi. But it’s not only Mongolia’s capital: Here’s a look at some of the worst cities for bad air. … Continue reading →

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U.S. to Monitor Air Quality in India and Other Countries

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The United States says it will expand air-quality monitoring at some overseas diplomatic missions, following several years of reporting pollution data in China. The goal is to increase awareness of the health risks of outdoor air pollution, which easily spreads … Continue reading →

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Pollution is Silent Killer in Uganda

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution is said to be the biggest killer in developing countries.  Contaminated air, water and soil claim millions of lives every year.  And with rapid urbanization and economic growth come fears that these numbers will only rise in years to … Continue reading →

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