Category Archives: World News

Air Pollution Reaches Unhealthy Levels in Laos, Affecting Three Main Provinces

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

Laos is experiencing a rise in air pollution levels, reaching unhealthy levels in three main provinces, including Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang Province, and Champasack Provinces. Vientiane Capital’s air quality has measured an unhealthy level Air Quality Index (AQI) of 155-160 … Continue reading →

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High air pollution levels in Thai capital spark order for city employees to work from home

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

City employees in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, were ordered Thursday to work from home for two days, and those in the private sector were encouraged to do so as well, as air pollution soared to unhealthy levels. Air pollution has been … Continue reading →

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Wood-burning stoves largely offset fall in particulate pollution from roads in UK

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution from heating homes using solid fuel such as wood increased by 19% from 2012 to 2022, data shows A rise in harmful emissions from wood-burning stoves has largely offset decreases in particulate pollution from road and energy sources in … Continue reading →

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Death toll shows extreme air pollution events are a growing urban threat

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Curtin University-led research has estimated that 1,454 avoidable deaths (one person every five days) occurred in Australian capital cities in the past 20 years because of fine particle air pollution from extreme events such as bushfires and dust storms, … Continue reading →

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Bangkok battles severe PM2.5 pollution, health warnings issued

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bangkok and several provinces across Thailand are currently grappling with dangerously high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter, exceeding standard pollution values and posing a significant health risk. Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district recorded the highest levels, urging the public to wear masks outdoors at all times … Continue reading →

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Research finds evergreens with smaller leaves offer better air pollution mitigation

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Fines for idling engines start today

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

Drivers who leave their engines running when parked risk a £40 fine from today. Signs went up across the city in December ready for enforcement to start in the new year. Drivers can be fined if their idling cars are … Continue reading →

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Three quarters of high streets have air pollution levels above WHO annual recommendations

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Around three quarters (76%) of British high streets may exceed the World Health Organisation’s recommended annual level of air pollution. That’s according to a new study from sustainable energy provider GRIDSERVE, which used an air quality measuring device to conduct air … Continue reading →

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