Category Archives: World News

Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels before Olympics – Telegraph It has been known for some time that dust suppressants are being used in London’s pollution hotspots. There are many questions to be asked about health and … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, London, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Air Pollution, London, PM - Particulate Matter, UK | Leave a comment

Which mayoral candidate will tackle London’s air pollution?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Which mayoral candidate will tackle London’s air pollution? | Simon Less | Environment | guardian.co.uk. The statistics are alarming. With such a large and ever increasing body of evidence, linking poor air quality with serious health problems, which London mayoral … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Research on Air Pollution in the UK, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Boris Johnson, London, London Mayor, UK | Leave a comment

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Exercise & Air Pollution, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Running, Sports, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Exercise, Running | Leave a comment

Pollen count unusually high for this time of year

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many are enjoying the record high temperatures, the unnaturally warm weather also is bringing higher counts of pollen into the air, sending allergy and asthma sufferers into an early, congested misery. Friday’s pollen count for southwest Ohio — an … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Hayfever, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Quality, Hayfever, Ohio, USA | Leave a comment

Urban Running Survival Kit

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Runners World Guide to Your Survival Kit Details of The Kit (first published October 2011)

Posted in Running, Sports, UK | Tagged Exercise, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Running, UK | Leave a comment

Can We Escape Urban Pollution?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can we escape urban pollution? Queen Mary, University of London Professor Jonathan Grigg and his team work at one of the most well respected research institutions in the world. In his introduction here he spells out the impact of urban … Continue reading →