Category Archives: World News

‘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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Shanghai smog: Air pollution covers city

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shanghai residents awoke this morning to find the city covered in a dense smog, as air quality in the city hit ‘severe pollution’ levels. Residents were advised to stay indoors where possible when the Shanghai Environment Agency measured pollution at … Continue reading →

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Air pollution death rate up in half of London boroughs

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The death rate as a result of air pollution has got worse in almost half of London boroughs, Department of Health figures have shown. The West London borough of Hillingdon topped the national ‘league of shame’ for the biggest increase … Continue reading →

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China’s air pollution blamed for eight-year-old’s lung cancer

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

An eight-year-old girl has reportedly been diagnosed as China’s youngest victim of lung cancer, reigniting debate over the devastating human toll of the country’s pollution crisis. The girl, who was not named, lived near a busy road in the eastern … Continue reading →

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