Category Archives: World News

Bangkok: BMTA told to maintain clean buses

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

City transit agency found negligent, responsible for air pollution in Bangkok The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority must ensure its 14,000 public buses are properly maintained and don’t release harmful black smoke and cause pollution, according to a recommended ruling by … Continue reading →

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No-burn season is just around the corner

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The valley’s no-burn seasons starts Nov. 1. Before firing up a wood burning stove, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District asks residents to check at San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Depending on air quality forecasts, the … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution In Costa Rica Exceeds WHO Standard: Report

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Costa Rica’s capital San Jose has exceeded the standard level set by the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a study said Tuesday. The concentration of atmospheric particulate matter, or PM2.5, in the … Continue reading →

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South Africa: Govt Needs to Be Tough on Air Polluters – Mabudafhasi

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Rusteburg — Air pollution is still a scourge confronting South Africa, says Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi. “It’s a serious challenge. We know we are a developing country. Industrially, South Africa is developing very fast and all … Continue reading →

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SHANGHAI: Air pollution worst in 6 months

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

SHANGHAI has been experiencing some of its most serious and long-lasting air pollution in months, as well as weather conditions that have contributed to thick clouds and a haze that has grounded some flights and led to vehicular crashes which … Continue reading →

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Distant air pollution might bite NorCal farmers

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Northern California farmers might have to replace their tractors and other diesel equipment in a few years, because of how bad the air pollution is in the San Joaquin Valley and Los Angles basin. The Butte County Air Quality Management … Continue reading →

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In Hong Kong, confronting pollution’s risks

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The day’s air pollution, not the weather, is arguably the favorite topic of discussion among Hong Kong locals. For casual observers, the level of pollution on a given day is often determined simply by looking at Victoria Harbor. If the … Continue reading →

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Proposals to boost air quality From This Is Wiltshire

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution levels are above the government limits in two areas of Calne, according to tests carried out by environmental health officers. After an assessment published in June, officers identified areas of concern in New Road and from Curzon Street to … Continue reading →

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