Category Archives: World News

Hong Kong Implements Euro V Emissions Standards

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

From 1 June 2012, Hong Kong will apply Euro V diesel emissions standards to newly registered vehicles.  The ruling, part of the Air Pollution Control Regulation 2012, will apply to heavy-duty vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. Those vehicles already registered will … Continue reading →

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Air quality forecast comes to Fort Sask. area in July

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re the kind of person who likes to check the weather forecast before making plans, you’re going to have another bit of information to consider this July when the provincial environment department will begin to issue air quality forecasts … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Fuels Hospital Visits in Hong Kong

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deteriorating air quality in Hong Kong is sending more people to hospital, says a new survey. According to a pair of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who examined day-to-day pollution levels and hospital visits over a six-year … Continue reading →

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Sequoia National Park Is Stuck in Pollution Hell

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The famed redwoods of Sequoia National Park are slowly yet surely being replaced by another kind of enduring landmark: a sky-spanning carpet of lung-blistering smog. via Sequoia National Park Is Stuck in Pollution Hell – Neighborhoods – The Atlantic Cities.

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Pollution suit against UK government dismissed by court of appeal

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

European courts may be asked to decide wether Britain acted illegally by proposing not to clean up air pollution in British cities for over a decade after an appeal was dismissed. Pollution suit against UK government dismissed by court of … Continue reading →

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First heat wave of the season hits York County

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Temperatures are set to reach an abnormal high during the holiday weekend — and stay there until later this week. The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with the first heat wave to hit York County this year. Normal temperatures for … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Concerns at Factory Fire, USA

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A factory fire in Connecticut USA has led to an alert being issued regarding the quality of air in the region. At such times it is  advisable to wear a mask as well as staying in doors. Information on the … Continue reading →

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Sunday is an orange air quality day in Chicago

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The EPA has issued an “Orange” air quality warning for Chicago on Sunday, May 27. The air quality index is predicted to be in the 101-150 range, indicating the air quality conditions are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. via Sunday is … Continue reading →

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