Category Archives: World News

Hi-tech survey of air pollution on roads

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Oxford City Council wants to reduce air pollution in certain key areas. Researchers have been in action this week in High Street and Oxpens Road, where they are assessing every vehicle which passes using technology developed by the University of … Continue reading →

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Tower Bridge: drivers urged to turn off engines while boats pass

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Tower Bridge anti-idling campaign – a joint initiative by Southwark and Tower Hamlets councils – is one of a number of projects to be backed by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. “This is all about helping local … Continue reading →

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North Circular air pollution worst in London, emissions figures show

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The North Circular, which carries more than 60,000 vehicles a day, has the worst traffic fumes of any road in London, according to official emissions figures released under freedom of information legislation. Exhaust emissions data held by Transport for London … Continue reading →

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PM stands for Particular Matter

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, smoke and pollen.  Particles can be suspended in the air for long periods of time. Some are large or dark enough to be seen such as … Continue reading →

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Malaysia declares state of emergency in Muar and Ledang

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Malaysia’s government on Sunday declared a state of emergency in two southern districts choked by smog from forest fires in Indonesia as air pollution levels reached 16-year-highs. Environment minister G. Palanivel said the air pollutant index (API) hit 750 – … Continue reading →

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Singapore mulls legal action over smog from Indonesia fires

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Officials in Singapore say they are exploring whether to charge two Singapore-based companies in connection with severe smog triggered by forest fires in Indonesia. The companies own land on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Singapore’s foreign minister said he had … Continue reading →

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UN concerns with the deteriorating air quality in Southeast Asia

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

As the blanket of haze, emanating from Indonesia, covers Singapore and Malaysia, the United Nations has been aroused to call for swift remedy to improve the air quality in Southeast Asia. Reacting to the record high levels of smog that … Continue reading →

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Singapore air pollution hits record high

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Singapore has soared to a record high for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepares to send planes and helicopters to battle the fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. The blazes in … Continue reading →

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