Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Paris rolls out color-code stickers for cars to curb pollution 

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The French capital on Monday launched a new color-coded sticker scheme to restrict car use in its latest attempt to curb air pollution many Parisians blame for coughing fits, eye irritation and runny noses. The “Crit’Air” system bans all diesel-fueled … Continue reading →

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‘Filthy air’ prompts ‘very high’ pollution alert for London 

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

A “very high” air pollution alert has been issued by the Mayor of London for the first time. Warnings are being issued at bus stops, roadside signs and Tube stations under a new alert system set up by Sadiq Khan. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution levels soar in Belfast, Londonderry, Armagh and Newry 

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Northern Ireland, London, the South East and Eastern regions are experiencing very high levels of pollutants known as particulate matter, or PMs, which come from sources such as traffic emissions, in particular diesel engines. High levels of air pollution are … Continue reading →

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60mph speed limit for M1 under consideration to combat air pollution

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Highways England plans to introduce Britain’s first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog over Sheffield A proposal to impose Britain’s first pollution-linked speed limits in order to help ease smog over Sheffield is being considered by Highways England. A … Continue reading →

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Air pollution causes 95% premature deaths in Mumbai and Delhi: Study 

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deaths due to air pollution in Mumbai and Delhi have doubled over the last 25 years, and together with chronic bronchitis, it accounts for 95% of premature deaths in two of India’s biggest cities, found a study by the Indian … Continue reading →

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Air quality in Salt Lake County reaches red level

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in Salt Lake County has reached red levels, according to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. UDEQ bumped the air quality level into the “red” zone Wednesday afternoon, meaning the following people should limit outdoor activities or … Continue reading →

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Pollution warning as London air quality alerts are issued 

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality alerts have been issued by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, with moderate pollution expected until the weekend across 17 London boroughs. The problem is expected to peak on Thursday in Westminster, City of London, Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea, … Continue reading →

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What does inversion mean for you health? 

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

It happens in Utah every year in the winter – inversion. Even though it only affects Utah a few months every year, what does this mean for your health? The Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment said it’s estimated that … Continue reading →

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