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German cities to get more money in air pollution fight

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The German government will double a fund meant to help cities cut air pollution to €1 billion, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday after a meeting with city officials. It’s part of an effort to clean up air in German cities without … Continue reading →

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Air pollution throws shade on India’s solar success

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is diminishing India’s capacity to harness power from the sun, experts say, undermining billions being invested in renewables as the energy-hungry giant emerges as a solar superpower. New research has found the smog and dust that sickens millions … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong residents told to limit time outdoors as serious air pollution hits city 

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmental Protection Department says hot weather and light winds means pollution poses a serious health risk Hong Kong authorities urged the public to limit their time outdoors on Wednesday as severe pollution hit the city’s northern areas. The Environmental Protection … Continue reading →

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Air quality at ‘unhealthy’ level in Portland due to wildfires 

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A smoky haze from wildfires across the state has settled into the Portland metro area and other parts of the Willamette Valley. Tuesday’s air quality is the worst it has been in weeks, categorized as “unhealthy” most of the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘nearly as bad’ for baby as smoking during pregnancy

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

AIR pollution can lead to babies being born with shorter bodies and smaller heads, according to Scottish research which found that high exposure to toxic fumes during pregnancy is nearly as harmful as smoking. A study by Edinburgh and Aberdeen universities found that Scottish … Continue reading →

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Smoky haze, and heat, return to the Seattle area — but pollution isn’t from B.C. this time 

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The smoke, originating in our own state, is not nearly as bad as earlier this month, but you can expect to see the haze until the winds change and push it out, maybe as soon as this afternoon. The smoke … Continue reading →

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Firms face fines after new monitors detect pollutants 

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Following the installation of 100 small air-quality monitors in Taoyuan’s Kuanyin Industrial Park (觀音工業區), two factories are being prosecuted for violating air pollution and waste disposal regulations, Environmental Protection Administration officials said yesterday. The action is part of the agency’s … Continue reading →

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New California law gives air quality officials the power to quickly shut down polluters 

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Local air quality officials are gaining new powers to quickly stop polluters when they endanger people’s health under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, follows years of frustration in communities such as … Continue reading →

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