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Air Quality Action Day Forecast July 7 in All Five PA Regions

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast a code Orange air quality action day for ozone for Saturday, July 7, in the Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, Liberty-Clairton, Philadelphia, and Susquehanna Valley regions. On air quality … Continue reading →

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Code Orange air quality alert for Friday

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Baltimore area has reached Code Orange air quality and as the mercury rises, the air quality is forecasted to be unhealthy. Residents are advised to limit outdoor physical activity, as the air pollution levels can be particularly harmful to … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Action Day Forecast July 7 in All Five PA Regions

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast a code Orange air quality action day for ozone for Saturday, July 7, in the Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, Liberty-Clairton, Philadelphia, and Susquehanna Valley regions. On air quality … Continue reading →

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London has a lot on its hand when it comes to air pollution

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

London is facing a big uphill battle over air quality, after new research found parts of the capital have air pollution three times higher than the European-recommended safe limit. The government recently filed plans to the European Commission to delay … Continue reading →

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Brighton and Hove traffic pollution above EU limits

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution caused by traffic is above legal requirements in most parts of Brighton and Hove, a report has found. The study by Brighton and Hove City Council found that 46 out of 63 locations recorded pollution levels above EU targets … Continue reading →

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The dirty truth about China’s incinerators

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The boom in polluting waste-to-energy plants in China has led to a backlash from residents, including one man’s long-running legal crusade via The dirty truth about China’s incinerators | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

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Hong Kong’s dirty air costs $6 billion a year

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

As Hong Kong strives to consolidate its reputation as a financial hub and major offshore conduit for China’s wealth, the smog that often envelops its skyscrapers exacts a heavy cost on its pro-business credentials and competitiveness. The problem costs an … Continue reading →

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Air quality advisory issued for holiday

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued an air quality advisory in effect today and tomorrow for potentially elevated smoke levels in some neighborhoods. The elevated smoke levels will be caused by fireworks and outdoor barbecues. A portion … Continue reading →

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