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Paris’ bold plan for solving its air pollution woes: Start a biking revolution

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The City of Lights is spending $160 million to become “the cycling capital of the world” So far, Paris’ stop-gap attempts to deal with its episodes of crippling smog have been decidedly car-centric. The city’s tried temporarily lowering speed limits. … Continue reading →

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Weather warning: Air pollution levels to reach high level on Friday

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution levels could reach a high level in Reading , Wokingham and Bracknell on Friday. Stronger winds are set to sweep in by the end of week which means it’s bad news for hayfever sufferers. And those who suffer … Continue reading →

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India launches air quality index to give pollution information

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

India has launched its first air quality index, to provide real time information about pollution levels. The index, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will initially monitor air quality in 10 cities. Last year the Environmental Preference Index ranked India … Continue reading →

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Call for action on pollution as emissions linked to respiratory illnesses double

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study shows over the past five years industry doubled its emissions of a type of fine particle called PM10, linked to asthma and bronchitis Environment and health groups have called for a rapid crackdown on air pollution after a new … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: We haven’t seen the stars in a while

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The chief minister of what is today the most polluted city in the world suffers from a notorious asthmatic cough. While Arvind Kejriwal’s cough is widely discussed, what is not, and what should be, is the cause of his chronic … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may be tied to anxiety

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis. “It’s a really interesting finding and definitely suggests that air pollution may be related to mental health,” said lead author Melinda … Continue reading →

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Kolkata air quality fails safety test

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The city has always been polluted but the rate at which its level is increasing has turned menacing. A series of tests of ambient air quality at five crossings — carried out by TOI in association with Saviors and Friends … Continue reading →

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Beijing introduces new air pollution response

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Beijing introduced new rules to deal with air pollution on Monday. According to the city’s environmental protection bureau, the new heavy air pollution emergency response program will replace the current version, launched on Oct. 2013. Four-tier alerts–blue, yellow, orange and … Continue reading →

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