Category Archives: World News

Smoke Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A brush fire, named the Mountain Fire is burning in the Riverside County Mountains near Idyllwild and Mountain Center. As of early this afternoon, it is estimated to be over 8000 acres with 10 percent containment and significant growth potential. … Continue reading →

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India a major culprit in global air pollution problem

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air far too many people breathe across the world is depressingly unhealthy in too many places. Overall acute respiratory infections kill some 4.5 million adults and children each year across the globe. Influenza affects 3-5 million people each year … Continue reading →

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Air pollution responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide each year, experts estimate

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than two million deaths occur worldwide each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, a new study has found. In addition, while it has been suggested that a changing climate can exacerbate the effects of air … Continue reading →

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Death in every breath you take: Air pollution in Delhi at its most lethal level ever

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has returned to haunt Delhiites and this time it appears to be more lethal than ever. Residents of the national Capital, who were breathing easy after the introduction of CNG and green vehicles in the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Bradford Council reveals plan to tackle air pollution

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Low emission zones, bio-fuels and car-sharing initiatives are just some of the ideas being suggested to tackle pollution in Bradford. Around one in 20 deaths in Bradford is caused by air pollution, it has been revealed. Although much of the … Continue reading →

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China to Report Air Pollution Monitoring Data in 116 More Cities

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China widened its air-quality monitoring rules, asking more cities to report data as the nation seeks to combat high levels of pollution. A State Council notice told 116 more of its cities to disclose air quality monitoring data, including readings … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘harmful for those with failing hearts’

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is harming people with weak hearts – even killing them, a big international study reveals. Experts estimate the toll includes thousands of Britons each year. The British Heart Foundation, which funded The Lancet work, says the UK must … Continue reading →

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Northern China’s air pollution reduces life expectancy by 5.5 years – study

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution causes people in northern China to live an average of 5.5 years shorter than their southern counterparts, according to a study released on Monday which claims to show in unprecedented detail the link between air pollution and life … Continue reading →

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