Category Archives: World News

Air Pollution Kills in America Despite EPA Efforts

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution continues to drive premature deaths in the United States with no level of exposure leaving humans unaffected, according to new research. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a strong correlation between mortality and … Continue reading →

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Germany moves to crack down on vehicle emissions

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Germany will discuss a national plan to cut pollution from diesel engines and set up a new organisation to test vehicles to try to restore consumer confidence after Volkswagen’s emissions scandal, ministers said on Tuesday. The moves – almost two years … Continue reading →

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Air pollution casts shadow over solar energy production: Hardest-hit areas are big solar investors: China, India, Arabian peninsula 

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Global solar energy production is taking a major hit due to air pollution and dust. According to a new study, airborne particles and their accumulation on solar cells are cutting energy output by more than 25 percent in certain parts … Continue reading →

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Munich to ban diesel vehicles from city following court order

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Munich has announced it will implement a ban on diesel vehicles, in its ongoing attempt to combat illegal air pollution. The mayor of the German city, who made the announcement, said he saw “no other way” to resolve the issue … Continue reading →

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Diesel charge trial launched in central London 

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Diesel car drivers will be charged an extra £2.45 an hour from today to park in parts of central London, in an attempt to combat toxic air. Westminster council is launching a trial of the “D-charge” on pay-to-park bays in … Continue reading →

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New annual air quality targets already exceeded in Christchurch and Kaiapoi

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Christchurch and Kaiapoi have already exceeded new annual air quality targets just four weeks into winter. Christchurch and Kaiapoi have already exceeded new annual air quality targets just four weeks into winter. Christchurch has recorded four high air pollution nights since May … Continue reading →

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Latest diesel car models remain highly polluting, tests show 

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Six new vehicles including Land Rover and Suzuki are adding to air pollution crisis, despite stricter rules coming in months The latest diesel car models are failing to meet pollution limits when on the road, just three months ahead of … Continue reading →

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California named state with the worst air quality (again) 

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

High ozone levels and a quickly growing population are making it tough to implement regulations to reduce pollution, says a professor. The quality of the air in California may be improving, but it’s still dire. That’s according to the American … Continue reading →

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