Category Archives: World News

Pittsburgh shows inhabitants what air pollution looks like

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Concerned citizens in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have banded together to form the Breathe Project, which enables Internet users to view the polluted air for themselves on a webcam in the hopes they’ll be inspired to take action. Four … Continue reading →

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Why is diesel now bad news?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo wants to ban diesel cars and the pollution they bring from the streets of the French capital. But not long ago, diesel engines were thought to be environmentally friendly. What could have gone wrong? … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘causing deadly public health crisis’

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

New schools, care homes and hospitals should be built far away from major roads because of the dangers of air pollution, a report by MPs says. The Environmental Audit Committee argues air pollution is a “public health crisis” causing nearly … Continue reading →

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$235 Billion = Annual Cost Of Air Pollution In EU

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution impacts human health, resulting in extra healthcare costs, lost productivity, and fewer work days. Other impacts are reduced crop yields and building damage. Particulate matter and ground-level ozone are two of the main pollutants that come from coal. 90% … Continue reading →

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo calls for ban on diesel cars by 2020

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The mayor of Paris has called for diesel cars to be banned from the French capital by 2020 as part of plans to reduce pollution. Anne Hidalgo told France’s Journal du Dimanche newspaper she wanted only ultra low-emission vehicles on … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Killarney 10 times higher at night

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution levels in smaller towns not covered by the ban on smoky coal exceeds accepted EU limits, according to new research. The level of particulate matter, which has been linked to respiratory diseases and cancer, soars at night during … Continue reading →

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The History of UK Air Pollution! Looking Back through Smog Tinted Glasses

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The effects of air pollution have been a concern for city dwellers since the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In 1273, the use of coal was prohibited, then in 1306 a law was passed to stop the use of certain types … Continue reading →

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London to explore car-free Sundays to help tackle air pollution crisis

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

London Mayor Boris Johnson says he will explore plans to introduce car-free Sundays to central parts of the capital as the Government’s scientific advisers are reportedly set to warn air pollution could now be responsible for as many as 60,000 … Continue reading →

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