Category Archives: World News

Dangerous air pollution levels ‘being kept hidden’

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

DANGEROUS levels of air pollution posing a threat to public health have been discovered in Musselburgh amid claims the extent of the problem has been kept hidden by authorities. Vehicle emissions breach World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, prompting experts to … Continue reading →

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Rema moves to tackle air pollution by cars

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Any imported car, whether second-hand or new, that does not meet carbon emission standards will not be allowed in Rwanda, the government has warned. The warning came as the country campaigns to conserve its greenhouse sector which, if not well … Continue reading →

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Air Quality in Shasta, Tehama Counties Deemed “Unhealthy”

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in Shasta and Tehama Counties are in the unhealthy range. Conditions will most likely vary from unhealthy to moderate over short periods of time as smoke from wildland fires in the Northstate drift over Tehama County. Active … Continue reading →

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Five most polluted Hackney roads revealed as campaigners urge Boris Johnson to stop breaching air quality standards

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Following a formal request for information from the campaign group Clean Air in London, the Mayor of London has now released data revealing the extent of air pollution on the capital’s busiest roads. Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones has … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Taxis Drive Air Pollution

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

So beloved are Hong Kong’s red taxis that they’ve inspired t-shirts, art installations, and even recycled watches. But along with minibuses, the city’s taxis are responsible for up to 40% of certain kinds of roadside air pollution, says the government. … Continue reading →

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Beijing at center of China’s worst area for poor air quality

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region suffered the worst air quality in China in the first six months of the year with all cities in the region recording excessive PM2.5 pollution, according to a Ministry of Environmental Protection report. Poor air quality was … Continue reading →

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Public warned of air pollution caused by Rayong oil spill

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

TOXIC COMPOUNDS from oil spills can affect humans through contaminated seafood and polluted air, the director of the International Anti-Ageing Centre warned. Dr Krisada Siramput explained yesterday that there was a high possibility that marine animals in the affected seawaters … Continue reading →

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NZ air pollution similar to large cities overseas – study

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Commuters in Auckland and Christchurch are exposed to levels of air pollution similar to those found in other large cities around the world, a new study reveals. The study, led by University of Canterbury geography Professor Simon Kingham, examined the … Continue reading →

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