Mild air pollution to continue

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mild air pollution is expected to continue shrouding the capital for the next two days due to the weather, authorities said.

Low pressure and steady airflow will prevent the city’s pollution levels from decreasing. From 9 am Saturday to 9 am Sunday, the average density of PM 2.5 was 147 micrograms per cubic meter, almost twice the standard of 75 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center.

Visibility on highways has also been poor.

via Mild air pollution to continue|China Scene|chinadaily.com.cn.

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Central Valley Air Alert set for next week

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The San Joaquin Valley is fined 29 million dollars each year because ozone pollution exceeds federal standards. An Air Alert will be activated next week. Air Alerts are meant to lower pollution and end the millions in fines. Although the millions in fines return to the Valley in the form of programs that promote clean air – it’s still a financial burden. We each pay $12 on it every year at the DMV. Monitoring stations in cities all over the Valley constantly measure air pollution.They report pollutants like ozone every hour. Ozone is a good thing high in the Earth’s ozone layer but it is harmful to breathe… even at levels far below where the federal fine is concerned. The main source on the ground is exhaust.

via Air Alert set for next week – KGPE CBS47 Fresno – News, Sports & Weather for the Central Valley.

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FAQ: What size mask do I need?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

With the exception of the Bandit™, the Allergy™ mask (small available) and the FB-1 mask (XL available), there are two sizes available, medium and large. Generally, medium will be suitable for the average size women and large for the average size man. Please use the table below for guidance.

If in doubt, email us the following dimensions and we should be able to guide you to the correct size.

Height:
Weight:
Neck size:
Other notable features to be considered:

See also Respro® Mask Sizing

To find answers to any other questions, see Respro® Mask FAQ

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Air quality advisory issued for dust, wildfire smoke

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Due to expected smoke from wildfires burning in Southern California, and dust from the Colorado river basin, the Clark County Department of Air Quality issued a Dust/Smoke advisory. The advisory will be in effect today to Thursday morning.

Smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases.

At this time, unhealthy levels of air pollution are not occurring. Air Quality officials will continue to monitor conditions and will post an alert on the forecast page of the DAQ website if unhealthy levels actually occur.

via Air quality advisory issued for dust, wildfire smoke – My News 3 – KSNV, Las Vegas, NV.

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In America’s National Parks, Air Pollution Knows No Boundaries

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Summer is a time when American families plan vacations. Many are centered on the natural beauty of our country and the National Parks System. However, what many tourists may not anticipate is that the destination of their journey is being impacted by air pollution in the form of soot and haze, despite laws that were put into place as far back as the 1970s.

via Marcia G. Yerman: In America’s National Parks, Air Pollution Knows No Boundaries.

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Dhaka is named the least liveable city

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dhaka has been rated as the least liveable location among the 140 cities surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

The Global Livability Survey released yesterday found the Bangladeshi capital downgrading one step from the rank of second worst city to live in.

Last year, Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, became the least desirable destination.

Dhaka’s score, however, remains unchanged — 38.7 out of 100.

via Dhaka is named the least liveable city | Demotix.com.

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Taylor Bridge Fire impacting Spokane air quality

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smoke from the Taylor Bridge Fire has prompted air quality warnings in Spokane County. Right now Spokanes air quality index is at 71, which is just shy of whats considered unhealthy for people with respiratory problems.The good news is that the haze over Spokane isnt the result of stagnant air but from a plume of smoke from the Taylor Bridge Fire, which means the smoke will blow out of the area as soon as the wind changes direction. Mondays five acre fire near Spokane Falls Community College was just a preview of the smoke still to come. Overnight, the brown haze from the Taylor Bridge Fire in Cle Elum started to drift into the area.

via Taylor Bridge Fire impacting Spokane air quality | Spokane/E. WA – KXLY.com.

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Air quality over Penang at moderate level

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After touching the unhealthy level, the air quality in Penang has improved and is now hovering just below the mark in one area and lower in other parts.

According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s website, 310 hotspots were detected in Sumatra at 3.55pm yesterday, almost double the 163 spotted on Sunday.

via Air quality over Penang at moderate level.

For regional maps, hot spots and air quality data visit ASEAN Meteorological Centre, Haze  or Metrological Service Singapore 

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