Category Archives: World News

Mild air pollution to continue

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mild air pollution is expected to continue shrouding the capital for the next two days due to the weather, authorities said. Low pressure and steady airflow will prevent the city’s pollution levels from decreasing. From 9 am Saturday to 9 … Continue reading →

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Central Valley Air Alert set for next week

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The San Joaquin Valley is fined 29 million dollars each year because ozone pollution exceeds federal standards. An Air Alert will be activated next week. Air Alerts are meant to lower pollution and end the millions in fines. Although the … Continue reading →

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Air quality advisory issued for dust, wildfire smoke

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Due to expected smoke from wildfires burning in Southern California, and dust from the Colorado river basin, the Clark County Department of Air Quality issued a Dust/Smoke advisory. The advisory will be in effect today to Thursday morning. Smoke is … Continue reading →

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In America’s National Parks, Air Pollution Knows No Boundaries

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Summer is a time when American families plan vacations. Many are centered on the natural beauty of our country and the National Parks System. However, what many tourists may not anticipate is that the destination of their journey is being … Continue reading →

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Dhaka is named the least liveable city

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dhaka has been rated as the least liveable location among the 140 cities surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Global Livability Survey released yesterday found the Bangladeshi capital downgrading one step from the rank of second worst city to … Continue reading →

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Taylor Bridge Fire impacting Spokane air quality

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smoke from the Taylor Bridge Fire has prompted air quality warnings in Spokane County. Right now Spokanes air quality index is at 71, which is just shy of whats considered unhealthy for people with respiratory problems.The good news is that … Continue reading →

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Air quality over Penang at moderate level

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After touching the unhealthy level, the air quality in Penang has improved and is now hovering just below the mark in one area and lower in other parts. According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s website, 310 hotspots were detected … Continue reading →

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Spain – EU highest level of Natural pollutants in the air

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A recent report released from EU body, the European Environment Agency (EEA), found the highest levels of natural pollutants were in Spain, which frequently experiences forest fires, most recently this month and more catastrophically in the last few days. Out … Continue reading →

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