Tag Archives: 2012 London Olympics

Pollutionwatch: Olympic athletes vulnerable to bad air quality

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The effects of air pollution on athletes came to the fore during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where Steve Ovett collapsed with reparatory problems after the 800 meters final, citing air pollution as a major trigger for his exercise induced … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading →

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Air pollution prematurely killing 13,000 people a year in Britain, says MIT

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Major study reveals air pollution is killing 13000 people a year prematurely in Britain. The study is embarrassing for the government in light of the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee this summer. Air pollution prematurely killing 13,000 people a … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, UK | Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Air Pollution, PM - Particulate Matter, UK | Leave a comment

The gluing is no way to clean up London | Dirty air has been linked to up to 30% of childhood asthma

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson, gluing pollution to the ground is no way to clean up London | Siobhan Grimes and Alice Haworth-Booth | Environment | guardian.co.uk. The road spraying is set to continue in the run up to the Olympics in an … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels before Olympics – Telegraph It has been known for some time that dust suppressants are being used in London’s pollution hotspots. There are many questions to be asked about health and … Continue reading →