Category Archives: World News

UAE experts call for more awareness of air pollution

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

ABU DHABI // Air quality in the UAE is generally good – but the issue will probably need more attention as the country grows, a prominent researcher has said. “There are national guidelines and most pollutants are within these standards … Continue reading →

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‘Emission inventory’ is 1st step to predicting city’s air pollution

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Next week, Mumbai will finally get an emission inventory – a database that will help predict the extent of air pollution for up to 72 hours in advance and also help detect its source. The inventory is the very first … Continue reading →

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Only three Chinese cities meet air quality standards

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

An archipelago known for its Buddhist temples, the Tibetan capital and a seaside city known for corrupt real estate deals, are the only three cities in China to meet national air quality standards, in a stark illustration of how pervasive … Continue reading →

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China’s Air Pollution Heads West

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s plan for cleaning up the dirty air in Beijing means power plants are being built in the west in an area populated by ethnic minorities. China’s 20 Most Polluted Cities Heavy coal use in eastern China contributes to an … Continue reading →

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MPCA issues air pollution health alert for portions of MN

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

MPCA issues air pollution health alert for portions of MN St. Paul, Minn.– The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air pollution health alert for western Minnesota effective from noon on Thursday, March 6 through noon on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution still exceeding prescribed levels in Dorchester town centre

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

AIR pollution levels in Dorchester’s High East Street are continuing to exceed prescribed levels. The street was declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) back in 2009 due to high levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). West Dorset District Council has … Continue reading →

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Air pollution posing health hazard at Bhagat Singh Colony

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Constant exposure to polluted air has led to skin allergies and other health issues among residents The slum area, known as Bhagat Singh Colony, adjacent to the sixth lane of Dwarakanagar, is considered both a boon and a bane. “Boon … Continue reading →

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City pollution sparks health alert: The list of Southampton blackspots

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

SOUTHAMPTON is today at the centre of a traffic pollution health alert, the Daily Echo can reveal. The city is lagging behind strict European emission controls – six years after they were put in place. Now environment campaigners say tough … Continue reading →

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