Tag Archives: Air Pollution

NY air pollution increases risk of stroke: study

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s enough to take your breath away. A new study reveals that inhaling New York air can block arteries to the brain — raising the risk of such constriction by nearly 25% in the dirtiest areas. “We need to worry … Continue reading →

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Air pollution cost men sperm count

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Small quantities of chemicals as a result of air pollution inhaled by men in developing countries Including Uganda interfere with their ability to father children, researchers have said. Prof Shem Wandiga, a researcher at the University of Nairobi said the … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Slows Cognitive Development In Children Due To Brain Inflammation

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Schools that are located near busy roads may be more dangerous than remote schools due to the increased levels of air pollution generated by passing cars, a new study finds. Toxic chemicals found in the air pose a growing concern … Continue reading →

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Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries Hundreds of thousands of Europeans will suffer a premature death in the next two decades as the … Continue reading →

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EPA tightening rules on air pollution

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmental regulations on the country’s emissions of air pollutants will be stricter in light of deteriorating air quality, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Monday. Starting next year, supervision of factories planning for expansions will be tighter, including demands for … Continue reading →

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Documentary on Air Pollution Grips China

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Millions of Chinese, riveted and outraged, watched a 104-minute documentary video over the weekend that begins with a slight woman in jeans and a white blouse walking on to a stage dimly lit in blue. As an audience looks on … Continue reading →

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MPs’ plan to cut air pollution near schools rejected by Government

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A generation of children will grow up with their lives blighted by illegally high levels of air pollution after the Government rejected proposals to protect schools in the worst affected areas, MPs claim. With air pollution thought to be killing … Continue reading →

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Cold facts of air pollution

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The difference between a breath of cold air and a breath of warm air isn’t just the temperature. It’s also the pollutants they might contain. Until now, wintertime air pollution hasn’t been studied in much detail. Scientists have focused more … Continue reading →

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