Category Archives: World News

Hong Kong’s air quality blighted by fumes from road and sea

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Beijing residents visit Hong Kong, they sometimes quip that the territory is like a breath of fresh air, especially in winter when the Chinese capital can be bathed in extremely hazardous smog for days on end.While most Hong Kongers … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Air quality warning issued as wildfire continues to grow

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Health officials in North Carolina have issued an air quality advisory for air pollution in the western section of the state as smoke from a now 1,800-acre wildfire in Burke County drifts downwind. Officials say people in Burke, Caldwell and … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Guangzhou announces emergency measures to tackle heavy pollution

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Guangzhou’s government has rolled out emergency measures for days when air pollution is high. They include taking nearly a third of government and half of private vehicles off the road and forcing factories to reduce emissions of pollutants. Yang Liu, … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

‘New website can help Londoners and businesses reduce air pollution’, says Mayor

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

• Website features unique tools to help Londoners reduce emissions and exposure to air pollution • Resources for schools and businesses so they can reduce their own air pollution footprint, with case studies and informative technical guides The Mayor of … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Greenpeace: Bulgaria 1st in Europe by Air Pollution

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The highest in Europe air pollution with sulfur dioxide and fine dust particles per produced kWh of electricity has been registered in Bulgaria, according to the Bulgarian office of the international eco-organization Greenpeace. Greenpeace cited Monday their own research report. … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution surprises Iranians living in Tehran

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution hits Tehran early this year. Although Iranians have to deal with increase amounts of air pollution during winter in the capital, this air pollution has started in the autumn season. Since Saturday the government has closed elementary schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Iran, Middle East | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Tehran schools ordered shut over air pollution

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has forced Iranian authorities to close elementary schools and kindergartens in Tehran province for three days from Sunday, the state broadcaster said. Schools had already been closed due to pollution on Sunday, while government agencies were to shorten … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Iran, Middle East | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Smoggy Beijing sees lung cancer cases soar

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The number of lung cancer cases in the Chinese capital Beijing has soared over the last decade. According to figures published by the state-run Xinhua news agency, they have increased by more than 50%. Beijing health officials say smoking is … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment