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Crazy heat turns Atlanta purple

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Metro Atlantas air quality was so bad Friday that the area shot past a Code Red to a Code Purple, and Saturday already looks like it will be just as bad as thermometers across the region race into triple-digits again.To help vulnerable metro Atlantans escape the high temps, more cooling stations are opening, and the city of Atlanta announced at noon that seven of its public swimming pools will offer free admission today.

via Crazy heat turns Atlanta purple | ajc.com.

Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Quality, Atlanta, Code Purple, Code Red | Leave a comment

UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Twelve UK cities and urban areas may have to ban or fine heavily polluting traffic from their centres within months after the European commission refused to allow Britain more time to reduce dangerous exhaust emissions, according to air quality campaigners.

Newcastle, Liverpool, Tyneside, Sheffield, Bristol, Brighton, Birkenhead, Preston, Swansea, Belfast, south-west England, north-east Scotland and south Wales are all likely to have to introduce “low-emission zones” to curb the toxic gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2) which is linked to heart diseases and respiratory problems.

Nine other cities, including Nottingham, Leicester and Portsmouth, have been given three more years to reduce NO2 pollution. Europe will decide later whether plans for 17 other towns cities and regions, including London, are adequate. Forty of 43 UK zones exceeded NO2 legal limits in 2010.

via UK cities face ban on heavily polluting traffic | Environment | guardian.co.uk.

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged European Commission, low emission zone, UK | Leave a comment

Poor air quality likely to continue this weekend

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to a notice from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, todays poor air quality is likely to continue through the weekend. This means air quality is likely to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, and folks who are sensitive to air pollution should limit their time outdoors. Read the release below to learn more.

via Poor air quality likely to continue this weekend | Mountain Xpress | Asheville, NC.

Posted in Air Quality, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Quality, Code Orange, North Carolina, poor air quality, USA | Leave a comment

Colorado Springs under threat as 32,000 flee fire

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 32,000 people were forced to flee their homes as a raging wildfire threatening the US city of Colorado Springs doubled in size overnight.

Traffic and smoke choked the streets as people hurried to evacuate the city and the nearby US Air Force Academy.

via BBC News – Colorado Springs under threat as 32,000 flee fire.

For a map of wildfires go to www.govtech.com

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Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada | Tagged Colorado, fire brigade, forest fire, USA, wildfires | Leave a comment

Europe refuses UK air pollution reprieve

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Government plans to delay air pollution improvements in 12 UK areas have been refused by the European Commission, which says air quality must improve.

The UK may now face fines if it fails to improve air quality quickly.

London has the worst air of any European capital.

via BBC News – Europe refuses UK air pollution reprieve.

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged Air Quality, London, UK | Leave a comment

Cycle race raises Putney Pollution concerns

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

With the Olympic cycle race coming through highly polluted Putney next month an environmental has report has raised concerns about visitors not being warned about poor air quality.

The Commission for Sustainable London 2012 pre-games review has said raising awareness of poor air quality episodes needs to be resolved in time for the Games.

via Cycle race raises Putney Pollution concerns (From Your Local Guardian).

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Air Pollution, London, Putney, UK | Leave a comment

Free service available to alert Aberdeen residents when air quality is poor

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Aberdeen City Council is promoting a national initiative which alerts when air quality could pose a risk to individuals with heart conditions or breathing problems.

Those who sign up to the free service will receive a text message or e-mail advising them when poor air quality is forecast for the day ahead.

People can subscribe to the free alert service through the Scottish Air Quality website – www.scottishairquality.co.uk. When moderate or worsening air quality is forecast for the day ahead they will receive a text or an email.

via Free service available to alert Aberdeen residents when air quality is poor.