Tag Archives: Air Pollution

German city bans older diesel cars to combat air pollution

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Authorities in southwest Germany are banning older diesel cars from driving in the city of Stuttgart starting next year. The measure is intended to reduce levels of fine particulate matter found in diesel emissions that are harmful to human health. … Continue reading →

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From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading →

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Two Indians die every minute due to air pollution: Study

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has today become a serious issue for health with reports claiming that it is the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide and fifth largest killer in India. According to a new study, the air Indians breathe … Continue reading →

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Madrid and Barcelona issued EU ultimatum over pollution levels 

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has given Spain two months to comply with EU air pollution standards or face a hefty face. Spain was among five member states to be issued the ultimatum  for failing to address repeated breaches of air pollution … Continue reading →

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Millions of premature births could be linked to air pollution, study finds

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Premature births across 183 countries may be associated with fine particulate matter, a common air pollutant, with Africa and Asia especially affected Air pollution could be a contributing factor in millions of premature births around the world each year, a … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘final warning’ from European Commission to UK 

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Commission has sent a “final warning” to the UK over breaches of air pollution limits. It said limits had been repeatedly exceeded in 16 areas including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow. Germany, France, Spain and Italy were also … Continue reading →

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Research on short-term effects of air pollution on the health of airways of children with chronic respiratory complaints 

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory complaints such as wheezing or asthma. Vera … Continue reading →

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Time is ‘running out’ to protect London children: major air pollution warning from top doctors 

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 220 doctors today warned time is “running out” to tackle Britain’s toxic air scandal to protect a generation of young children. The medics, including more than 100 from London, wrote to Theresa May urging her to start phasing … Continue reading →

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