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Air pollution to blame for 60,000 early deaths per year, Government to be warned

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution, largely from diesel vehicle road traffic, may be to blame for as many as 60,000 early deaths in Britain each year, the Government’s scientific advisors are set to warn it. The Sunday Times newspaper reports that the Committee … Continue reading →

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Rickshaw research reveals extreme Delhi pollution

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The three-wheeled rickshaw lurched through New Delhi’s commuter-clogged streets with an American scientist and several air pollution monitors in the back seat. Car horns blared. A scrappy scooter buzzed by belching black smoke from its tailpipe. One of the monitors … Continue reading →

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India court slams Delhi’s worsening air pollution

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

National Green Tribunal directs all vehicles older than 15 years be taken off capital’s roads in bid to tackle bad air quality India’s environment court has slammed the government over the capital’s horrendous air pollution, which it said was “getting … Continue reading →

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Metro New Orleans, Baton Rouge, other areas would violate proposed EPA ozone standards

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport areas would be in violation of lower standards for ground level ozone, the main ingredient of smog, that were proposed Wednesday by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The new standards, if approved … Continue reading →

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EPA Proposes Stricter Ozone Air Pollution Standard

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Obama administration is preparing for the release of a series of energy regulations over the coming weeks in advance of a Republican-controlled Congress next year that will prompt pushback from industries and lawmakers, testing President Barack Obama’s commitment to … Continue reading →

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Air pollution costs Britain £10bn a year, report shows

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Britain is third highest contributor to air pollution that costs Europe up to £149bn a year, says EU agency report Britain has 10 of Europe’s top 50 “super-polluting” power stations and factories, helping to cost it more in health and … Continue reading →

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High Alert in the Arve Valley for Air Pollution

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the Chamonix Valley over the last few days peaked yesterday with particles of pollutants in the air exceeding the 50 / 80μg / m³ threshold. Monitoring air quality levels will continue as if the current situation worsens, … Continue reading →

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Europe Suffering from Harmful Air Pollution

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Europe comes with a high price tag, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While policies have improved air quality overall, air pollution is still the main environmental health hazard, resulting in high … Continue reading →

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