Category Archives: World News

Official air pollution data in Beijing still failing the public

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Trial release of real-time air pollution data in Beijing ignites concerns over reliability of official reports, says China-based analyst who first broke data manipulation story in 2008. Real-time reporting of fine particulate pollution levels recently began at nearly all 35 … Continue reading →

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Perm Smells Bad

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Perm residents complain of a strong smell of gas, which is felt in several parts of the city. Urban services are at a loss where he could cause unpleasant odor. According to official data, there are no leaks in the … Continue reading →

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State to monitor air pollution during Puja

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

KOLKATA: Environment minister Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar flagged off two manual mobile air quality monitoring stations on Tuesday. These will measure air pollution during Durga Puja. The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) will set up environment awareness stalls in several … Continue reading →

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Pollution blackspot never fully tested

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

THE true extent of pollution at the Air Balloon roundabout is unknown because it is not considered a major road, the Standard can reveal. A 2011 report found harmful Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels exceeded national air quality standards. But other … Continue reading →

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Air pollution closely linked to heart health

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A SUDDEN REDUCTION OF air pollution might improve adverse cardiovascular effects in healthy adults, according to a study that tracked pollutants and compared levels to blood markers before, during and after Beijing’s 2008 Olympic games. This is the first major … Continue reading →

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Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During Infancy Harms The Lungs For Many Years

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Babies who are exposed to ambient air traffic pollution are likely to have poorer lung function up to the age of eight, especially those who are sensitized to common allergens, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, reported in the … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, provinces poised to agree on new deal to control air pollution

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Federal and provincial environment ministers are poised to announce a new deal to better control industrial air pollution and reduce smog. Officials from both levels of government have agreed in principle to the air-quality deal, and have the backing of … Continue reading →

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Dryden Goodwin’s Breathe unveiled on side of St Thomas’ Hospital

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A video screen animation by artist Dryden Goodwin was unveiled today on London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, which is big enough to be observed from Westminster Bridge and The Houses of Parliament. The work, Breathe, has been designed to draw attention … Continue reading →

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