Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air pollution prompts UK health warning

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Smog over parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland has prompted a warning from Public Health England. The Department for Environment said there was moderate to high levels of the pollution, which is caused by traffic fumes and other sources. … Continue reading →

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CO2 cuts claim sees ministers challenged by experts

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK government’s claim to lead the world in cuts of carbon emissions has been challenged by researchers. UK emissions are rising overall because current calculations omit pollution from goods imported from countries like China, Leeds University experts say. But … Continue reading →

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Asthma suffers warned over heavy air pollution hitting Scotland

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

ASTHMA suffers have been warned they may be vulnerable to attacks in the coming days as it emerges several parts of Scotland are experiencing a high pollution episode. A weather pattern coming in from Western Europe has sparked an escalation … Continue reading →

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Eiffel Tower shrouded in smog as Paris pollution spikes

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Eiffel Tower disappeared behind a brown smog on Wednesday as Paris and much of northern France suffered a spike in pollution. “The pollution levels are consistent. If we don’t go over the alert level, we won’t be far away,” … Continue reading →

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Health warning over air pollution

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Britain has been placed on a health alert because a potentially dangerous cloud of air pollution is blowing over the country. Experts said the smog could cause fatal asthma attacks and have warned the elderly and those with health problems … Continue reading →

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Paris police lower speed limits amid spike in air pollution

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Paris police have lowered speed limits and ordered a halt to trash burning as part of emergency measures triggered by a spike in air pollution — months before the city hosts a major international climate conference. The police department says … Continue reading →

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Air pollution levels dangerously high in Aberdeen

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthmatics in the north-east are being warned about dangerously high levels of pollution in the air. Aberdeen is currently at the highest level of pollution, with Market Street four times the daily limit. Pollution is measured in levels of particulate … Continue reading →

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Boris tells Londoners: Spend LESS time outdoors to improve health

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson today issued his first major public warning of high pollution in London – advising tens of thousands of people to cut back on physical exercise to protect their health. The level 7 alert – the highest this year … Continue reading →

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