Category Archives: World News

Air pollution still at dangerous levels in Europe, report finds

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Microscopic particles, among the most harmful forms of air pollution, are still found at dangerous levels in Europe, although law has cut some toxins from exhaust fumes and chimneys, a European Environmental Agency (EEA) report said on Monday. On average, … Continue reading →

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Nearly 1 in 10 children get asthma ‘because they live near a busy road’

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nearly one in 10 children with asthma get the life-threatening illness because they live near a busy road, according to a new study. Researchers found young sufferers living near traffic laden streets are also more likely to develop severe asthma … Continue reading →

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Air-quality changes bring mixed reviews

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Valley’s summertime air is dangerous at times — 91 ozone violations and counting this year. And you’re paying a $29 million annual fine for failing to clean it up faster. So are you any better off now than you … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong cyclists stuck at government red light

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

… Another factor keeping riders off the roads is pollution. The government revised its air quality objectives for the first time in 25 years in January, after university research showed pollution-related illnesses killed more than 3,000 residents a year. Patrick … Continue reading →

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Air pollution socks in much of Idaho | Fire Season

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

With most of the state’s air ranking in the orange, red or dreaded purple category, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued alerts Friday that banned outdoor burning in every county. Some individual areas have seen worse conditions this year, … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Endangered by Fires in Washington

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Forest fires that have blazed for days in central Washington state have taken a toll on the region’s air quality, state officials said Thursday, with smoke darkening the skies and residents told to stay indoors with their windows shut. Near … Continue reading →

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Birdlip air pollution: Gloucestershire MEP demands action

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution at a traffic hotspot in Birdlip, Gloucestershire, needs to be investigated, an MEP is demanding. Sir Graham Watson, the Liberal Democrat Euro MP for the South West, is writing to the government and hopes the matter will be … Continue reading →

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Aging, polluting school buses remain on Californian roads

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tens of thousands of California schoolchildren ride aging school buses that emit harmful pollutants, an analysis of state data shows. Unlike many states, California does not require bus owners to take buses off the road after a set number of … Continue reading →

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