Category Archives: World News

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hits Norway and flows to southern Europe

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers used a model to predict how the smoke would move through the region and said it wouldn’t pose a health risk Smoke from Canadian wildfires that has descended upon parts of the eastern US and Canada in a thick haze … Continue reading →

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Brisbane smoke haze expect to linger for 2-3 days as air quality readings rated ‘very poor’

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Air pollution is killing 1,200 children and teenagers in Europe each year, EEA warns

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution kills more than 1,200 children and teenagers per year in Europe, according to a report released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Monday. It also significantly increases the risk of disease later in life. Despite improvements made … Continue reading →

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Nearly 120 million people in US exposed to unhealthy levels of soot and smog – report

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

American Lung Association’s study also found great disparity between coasts, with 10 of 11 most polluted counties in California The climate crisis has upended progress on improving air quality, with one in three Americans currently living in areas with harmful … Continue reading →

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Sandstorms bring air pollution concerns for Asian countries

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recent sandstorms have brought a thick covering of yellow dust to cities from China to South Korea. Yellow dust is a seasonal problem for millions in North Asia, but this year the dust has been able to spread even further … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to 2,600 deaths annually – report

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved on the island of Ireland if authorities adopt and meet World Health Organization guidelines on air pollution, a report has stated. The major cross-border assessment revealed that around 2,600 premature deaths can … Continue reading →

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Dust storms cause air pollution spike across north China

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution soared in Beijing on Wednesday as the Chinese capital was hit by a huge sandstorm, and dust also shrouded other parts of the country in a sickly orange haze. The official air quality index in Beijing hit the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution remains the largest environmental health risk in Europe

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Most European city dwellers are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution. Improving air quality to match World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended levels could prevent more than half of premature deaths caused by exposure to fine particulate matter. Air pollution emissions … Continue reading →

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