Category Archives: World News

Beware! The Air is Highly Polluted

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

There has been a disturbing rise in the levels of air pollution in Hyderabad, which is putting residents at a major risk. According to statistical data, the respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) levels have been increasing steadily  in the city. … Continue reading →

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See the Worst Place to Breathe in America

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you think about smog, you’re probably picturing a major city like Los Angeles, where in the 1960’s and 70’s the air was so bad that smog alerts telling people to avoid outdoor activity were regular occurrences. The air has … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s air pollution reached the “serious” level today

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong’s Air Pollution Reaches ‘Serious’ Level on Storm. Hong Kong’s air pollution reached the “serious” level today, the worst in almost two months, as an approaching tropical storm led to haze. The pollution, as measured by the Air Quality … Continue reading →

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High air pollution levels hit south-east England

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is expected to be high on Thursday over the south-east of England, leading to warnings to people with respiratory difficulties. The pollution is likely to be localised, with clear skies over Scotland as people cast their ballots in … Continue reading →

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Calif. wildfire continues to grow; no structures damaged

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

 Firefighters are bracing for hotter, drier weather on the King Fire east of Sacramento, Calif., on Wednesday as the 18,544-acre wildfire continues to pour a massive plume of smoke into the air. More than 2,500 firefighters are battling the fire, … Continue reading →

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Hundreds dying in Northamptonshire through air pollution-related diseases

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Calls to cut car emissions have been made by Northamptonshire’s Labour group after a report showed air pollution is causing 315 early deaths in the county each year. The findings by Public Health England show that long-term exposure to air … Continue reading →

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Transportation Department wins awards for reducing air pollution

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The CFISD transportation department earned two awards for its efforts to mitigate air pollution at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) 2014 Clean Air Action “Best In Motion” Leadership Awards Program on Sept. 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston-Greenway … Continue reading →

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Red card on environment for ‘greenest government ever’

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The government is failing to reduce air pollution, protect biodiversity and prevent flooding, a cross-party body of MPs has said.The Environmental Audit Committee dished out a “red card” on these three concerns after examining efforts made since 2010. The MPs … Continue reading →

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