Category Archives: World News

New Year air pollution in NCR 13 times past safe level

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The DENR says initial data covering 4 cities in Metro Manila show that Las Piñas and Marikina registered an over 4,000%-increase in air pollution in the first hours of 2015 The post-New Year air pollution level in parts of Metro … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Haze Over India and Nepal As Seen From Space

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In October 2014, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released a proposal for a new air quality index that would be used to quantify and communicate the severity of haze outbreaks. The new air quality index would synthesize levels of various pollutants—including … Continue reading →

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Tehran air pollution puts nearly 400 in hospital

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

In 2012, pollution contributed to the premature deaths of 4,500 people in Tehran and about 80,000 in the country Almost 400 people have been hospitalised with heart and respiratory problems caused by heavy air pollution inTehran, with nearly 1,500 others … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Big ships, bigger stink

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nowadays, Christmas arrives by ship not sleigh. The labels of our new Christmas jumpers, novelty socks, toys and mobile phones reveal the global trade in manufactured goods and the huge distances they travel. Shipping is more energy efficient than road … Continue reading →

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‘Very high’ levels of air pollution recorded in Northern Ireland

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Very high levels of air pollution have been recorded overnight in Newry – with other areas across Northern Ireland also suffering from increased levels. The numbers have been blamed on weather conditions causing a build up of pollutants from cars … Continue reading →

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Governor’s budget includes $20M to fight air pollution

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Gov. Gary Herbert said he wants the state to continue on its path of “significant action” in the fight against air pollution, once again recommending that $20 million be spent to eliminate dirty, diesel-burning school buses. Among his budget recommendations … Continue reading →

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Average US Car Now Older, Resulting In More Air Pollution

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers at the University of Denver found that the US on-road freeway fleet age increased due to the global recession from 2008–2010. To put it simply, because consumers had less money available to purchase new vehicles, they hung on to … Continue reading →

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Alaska officials aim to submit air quality regulations by end of year

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Public testimony wrapped up on the state’s proposed air quality regulations last week, and state officials believe they can have the regulations ready by the end of the year. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation received about 90 comments on … Continue reading →

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