Category Archives: World News

How air pollution caused Europe’s rivers to fill

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from Europe resulted in a 25 per cent increase in river flows in Poland and Germany during the late 20th century, a new study finds. The researchers say their findings show how the impact of burning fossil fuels … Continue reading →

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New study explains wintertime ozone pollution in Utah oil and gas fields

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Chemicals released into the air by oil and gas exploration, extraction and related activities can spark reactions that lead to high levels of ozone in wintertime, high enough to exceed federal health standards, according to new NOAA-led research, published today … Continue reading →

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Irish businessman funds London schools air quality sensors project

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

HUNDREDS of air quality sensors will be rolled out across London this month thanks to a £1million donation from an Irish businessman.  Mayo entrepreneur John Griffin is hoping to play his part in improving the quality of schools in the … Continue reading →

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Air quality standards ‘increase pollution and health risks’

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deadly air pollution continues to be a problem in Australia because air quality standards are being misused, say experts. The standards governing six key outdoor pollutants are being interpreted as an acceptable upper limit of pollution, says health statistician Associate … Continue reading →

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UK failed to meet NO2 limits for 2013, latest figures show

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

UK’ Government’s submission to European Commission shows that only five out of 43 zones met limits set for last year Only five of the UK’s 43 air quality zones were compliant with EU annual mean limits for nitrogen dioxide in … Continue reading →

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Environmentalists: Air pollution can be curbed if Israel implements more efficient transportation

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Transitioning to a more efficient transportation structure could save Israelis billions of shekels and prevent enormous amounts of pollution annually, the founders of an air pollution monitoring app have concluded. Seemingly minor changes like optimizing traffic flow, filling buses to … Continue reading →

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‘Reverse graffiti’ highlights traffic pollution in cities

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

It may come as a surprise to Londoners to learn that not all walls are actually black.Air pollution is the problem that a “reverse graffiti” artist is seeking to highlight in a new London mural, created by washing away the … Continue reading →

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World Pollutionwatch: A breath of not-so-fresh air

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

On Saturday afternoon, 6 September, the Irish Environmental Protection Agency’s twitter feed began issuing air pollution warnings for rural Ireland and across towns and cities. Sulphur dioxide concentrations briefly resembled those experienced downwind of large, old coal power stations or … Continue reading →

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