Category Archives: World News

How To Handle Chengdu’s Pollution Like a Pro

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Right now it seems like everyone in China, even Xinhua, is talking about the pollution. Beijing pollution has reached record highs in previous days, a staggering 900 micrograms of particulate matter per square meter. And not just any particulate matter, … Continue reading →

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Londoners measure personal air pollution exposure

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A pilot King’s College study which saw volunteers in London wear personal air quality monitors for a day found clear peaks and troughs in particulate matter exposure on the commute to and from work or school, writes Michael Holder The … Continue reading →

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Beijing is not the only Asian city with lethal air pollution

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Beijing has been described as “apocalyptic” this week with people choking their way through murky streets, short of breath and their eyes stinging from toxic air. But Beijing is just one of hundreds of cities, largely in … Continue reading →

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7 of 10 Most Air-Polluted Cities Are in China

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in China is at an all-time high. The Asian Development Bank together with Tsinghua University recently released the “National Environmental Analysis,” has reported that among the world’s ten most air polluted cities, 7 are in China. They are … Continue reading →

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Exposure to outdoor air pollution: mapped by city

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Beijing has reached a new high in the past few days. The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that exposure to particulate matter increases the risk of many chronic and acute respiratory conditions in children and adults. The … Continue reading →

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What exactly is in Beijing’s polluted air?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s landlocked capital of 20m people has experienced record-breaking pollution over the last few days. Guardian partner, the Climate Desk, breaks down exactly what’s in the air. via: What exactly is in Beijing’s polluted air? | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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Weather: China Smog

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A number of Chinese cities including Beijing continue to be covered in a blanket of smog as air pollution levels reach hazardous levels. Watch the video here: Weather – China smog.

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Air Pollution Kills: So Why Is the British Government Trying to Water Down Legislation?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Keith Taylor, Green Party Member of the European Parliament for the South East region, writes of the growing problem to public health from air pollution in The Huff Posts Daily Blog. “There is a growing realisation of the threats to public health … Continue reading →

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