Category Archives: World News

How Air Pollution Affects Young Brains

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study from the University of Southern California suggests a link between air pollution and adolescent delinquency. We already know that invisible elements of our environment can harm us: Lead exposure can lower a child’s IQ, and air pollution kills more … Continue reading →

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Thomas Fire | Smoke impacts SLO County air quality

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

For the second day in a row, San Luis Obispo County residents have woken up to haze and an orange sun, as smoke from the Thomas Fire drifts this way. The air quality ranged from good to moderate throughout the … Continue reading →

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4th Straight Spare the Air Alert Issued Across Bay Area

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A Winter Spare the Air Alert has been issued for December 11 in the Bay Area, the fourth day in a row. Wood burning and manufactured fire logs are banned both indoors and outdoors from since Friday. First-time violators of the … Continue reading →

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Satellite images show extent of air pollution worldwide

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Images taken by a new European satellite show the levels and distribution of air pollutants around the world, including ash spewing from a volcano in Indonesia. The European Space Agency released images Friday made by its Sentinel-5P satellite that show … Continue reading →

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After brief respite, Delhi again turns breathless

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A thick blanket of haze enveloped the National Capital on Sunday and the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded “very poor” levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said pollution levels have spiked due to calm conditions, marked by low wind speed … Continue reading →

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Pollution stops play at Delhi Test match as bowlers struggle to breathe

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Sri Lanka say conditions in smog-hit Indian capital left players vomiting, and some of them took to field wearing face masks A cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka was repeatedly interrupted on Sunday with claims players were “continuously vomiting” due … Continue reading →

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London’s ultra-low emission zone could affect twice as many vehicles

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Mayor of London has launched a public consultation on his plans to double the number of drivers charged with a new levy by expanding the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). Sadiq Khan wants to push the zone’s boundaries out to … Continue reading →

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Kenya blames air pollution for rise in respiratory diseases

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is a major contributor to respiratory diseases in Kenya, a government official disclosed on Wednesday. Charles Sunkuli, the Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, said that over eight million Kenyans living in major cities are falling … Continue reading →

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