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Government issues London air pollution alert on eve of Olympic Games

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK Government has issued an “air pollution alert” on the eve of the opening of the London Olympic Games. Following high levels of ozone recorded in North Kensington, Government scientists are warning that some air pollutants may reach higher … Continue reading →

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King’s College London launch updated air pollution app

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A breath of fresh air for Games visitors and athletes as ERG at King’s College London launch an updated website and air pollution apps. The free London Air website and apps provide a map of Olympic venues along with air … Continue reading →

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London 2012: opening of Games could see ‘perfect storm’ of smog pollution

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

High temperatures and easterly winds that are forecast to persist until Friday look likely to create a “perfect storm” of smog pollution that could affect the performance of athletes at the start of the Olympics, experts warned on Wednesday. Health … Continue reading →

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Urban exercise: beat the smog

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Theres nothing sweeter than the smug feeling that youre getting the better of the rat race. While your fellow commuters struggle in on the bus, you sail by on your bike or jog along overtaking them at every traffic jam … Continue reading →

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Olympic athletes could be impaired by London pollution

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Olympic athletes could be impaired by London pollution, experts warn | Environment | guardian.co.uk. John Vidal from the Guardian reports that Olympic runners, cyclists, swimmers and even sailors arriving in London on Monday could be taken ill or see their … Continue reading →

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‘Perfect STORM’ of Concerns About Air Pollution Hits London in 2012

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

“There is a ‘perfect storm’ of concerns about London’s air pollution in the run up to the Olympics” says Simon Birkett, Founder and Director, of Clean Air in London (CAL). Annual mean levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas, … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Beijing and London: air quality and the Olympics

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Before the 2008 Beijing Olympics, there were widespread fears about the effects of air pollution on the performance, and even the health, of participating athletes. It is an issue that has followed the summer Olympics around the globe, from the … Continue reading →

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