Category Archives: World News

Limits for air pollution ‘breached across London’

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in 2011 was so high in London that EU limits were exceeded at most monitoring sites close to busy roads, according to figures released today by the London Assembly. Research at 100 monitoring sites by King’s College London … Continue reading →

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Air pollution shows no improvement

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Brighton and Hove’s worst air pollution hotspots have not significantly improved in the last ten years, the council says. Unless things change for the better the city risks being fined under EU legislation, a council report adds. via Air pollution … Continue reading →

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Air pollution? Transport sector to blame

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

BANGALORE: A whopping 67% of emission in Bangalore is caused by the transport sector. Over the past decade, dozens of global studies have shown that spending time in close proximity to heavy traffic, especially diesel truck traffic, is associated with … Continue reading →

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Crazy heat turns Atlanta purple  

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Metro Atlantas air quality was so bad Friday that the area shot past a Code Red to a Code Purple, and Saturday already looks like it will be just as bad as thermometers across the region race into triple-digits again.To … Continue reading →

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UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Twelve UK cities and urban areas may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic from their centres within months after the European commission refused to allow Britain more time to reduce dangerous exhaust emissions, according to air quality campaigners. … Continue reading →

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Poor air quality likely to continue this weekend

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to a notice from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, todays poor air quality is likely to continue through the weekend. This means air quality is likely to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, and folks who are … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs under threat as 32,000 flee fire

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 32,000 people were forced to flee their homes as a raging wildfire threatening the US city of Colorado Springs doubled in size overnight. Traffic and smoke choked the streets as people hurried to evacuate the city and the … Continue reading →

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Europe refuses UK air pollution reprieve

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Government plans to delay air pollution improvements in 12 UK areas have been refused by the European Commission, which says air quality must improve. The UK may now face fines if it fails to improve air quality quickly. London has … Continue reading →

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