Category Archives: World News

Report reveals link between air pollution and increased risk for miscarriage

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes from asthma to pre-term birth. Researchers at University of Utah Health found women living along the Wasatch Front — the most populous region in the state of Utah — had … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: Madrid bans old cars to reduce emissions

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Spanish authorities have introduced new driving restrictions in the centre of the country’s capital, Madrid, aimed at reducing air pollution by up to 40%. The tough measures mean motorists will have to test their vehicles’ emissions, with the oldest and … Continue reading →

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South Korea smothered in Chinese air pollution

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

South Korea issued Tuesday dust advisories in some parts of the country as microdust particles and yellow dust blow in from China. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the concentration level of fine dust particles, categorized as PM 10, is recorded … Continue reading →

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Living with air pollution

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

People wearing smoke masks, children going stir-crazy indoors, families driving hours to find fresh air. Alarming as it is to some, unhealthy air enveloping the San Francisco Bay Area in recent days is all too familiar to millions of people … Continue reading →

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California air pollution due to wildfires exceeded world health standards by 60 times

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The level of air pollution in California exceeded world “safe” levels by about 60 times last week after a series of deadly wildfires. Particulates in the air in some areas of the state reached levels as high as 1,500 micrograms … Continue reading →

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12 stations flash red pollution alerts in central, southern Taiwan

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

AirVisual earth map of AQI levels in China and Taiwan Due to poor diffusion conditions and an accumulation of pollutants, the air quality in central and southern Taiwan is still poor with harmful levels of pollution reported in 30 air … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: fireworks increase UK air pollution for several days

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Guy Fawkes events caused five days of particle pollution problems, reaching maximum levels in several locations This year, Guy Fawkes events caused five days of particle pollution problems. Fireworks caused increased air pollution on Friday and Saturday evening across the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution skyrockets to hazardous levels in India

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Toxic clouds descended upon New Delhi on Thursday, forcing residents indoors and posing significant health concerns. The lethal smog came just hours after celebrations to mark Diwali, the Hindu “festival of the lights.” Commemorating the triumph of good over evil, … Continue reading →

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