Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air Pollution Linked To Other Cancers, Not Just Lung 

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter such as PM2.5 has been linked to increased risk of mortality for a range of cancers. Researchers in Hong Kong have found that long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter is associated with … Continue reading →

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Air pollution rising at an ‘alarming rate’ in world’s cities 

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Outdoor pollution has risen 8% in five years with fast-growing cities in the developing world worst affected, WHO data shows Outdoor air pollution has grown 8% globally in the past five years, with billions of people around the world now … Continue reading →

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Dutch air quality breaks EU standards in some cities

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in parts of Amsterdam, Maastricht and Rotterdam breaks EU standards, exposing the population to dangerous levels of pollution, environmental group Milieudefensie said on Tuesday. The Netherlands has been required to meet EU rules on the concentration of … Continue reading →

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No new registration of diesel cabs in Delhi: Supreme Court 

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The apex court allowed existing All India Tourist Permit (AITP) diesel taxis to operate in the national capital till the expiry of their permit, which is issued for a period of five years, and said no renewal of the same … Continue reading →

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UK government accused of pursuing ‘gimmicks’ to tackle air pollution 

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Green lawyers criticise government after it emerged experts were commissioned to explore whether high-tech paint could reduce NO2 levels Lawyers have accused the government of pursuing gimmicks to tackle illegal air pollution, after it emerged experts were asked to examine … Continue reading →

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Europe’s problem with diesel cars 

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

New UK government tests confirm that diesel cars produce a lot more air pollution in real-world driving when compared with the legal tests. Those sold since 2009 emitted six times more nitrogen oxides, on average. Compared with the stricter standards … Continue reading →

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Smoke prompts air pollution health advisory for Northeastern Minnesota 

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thick smoke and haze in the Northland — from wildfires both in the region and far to the north and west in Canada — has prompted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to issue an air pollution health advisory for Northeastern … Continue reading →

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Measuring the airborne toxicants urban bicyclists inhale 

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

By switching from four wheels to two, bicyclists help reduce traffic and air pollution — all while getting much-needed exercise. But that health benefit could be costly, due to exposure to potentially harmful compounds in motor vehicle exhaust. In a … Continue reading →

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