Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Pollutionwatch: Big ships, bigger stink

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nowadays, Christmas arrives by ship not sleigh. The labels of our new Christmas jumpers, novelty socks, toys and mobile phones reveal the global trade in manufactured goods and the huge distances they travel. Shipping is more energy efficient than road … Continue reading →

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‘Very high’ levels of air pollution recorded in Northern Ireland

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Very high levels of air pollution have been recorded overnight in Newry – with other areas across Northern Ireland also suffering from increased levels. The numbers have been blamed on weather conditions causing a build up of pollutants from cars … Continue reading →

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Governor’s budget includes $20M to fight air pollution

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Gov. Gary Herbert said he wants the state to continue on its path of “significant action” in the fight against air pollution, once again recommending that $20 million be spent to eliminate dirty, diesel-burning school buses. Among his budget recommendations … Continue reading →

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Average US Car Now Older, Resulting In More Air Pollution

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers at the University of Denver found that the US on-road freeway fleet age increased due to the global recession from 2008–2010. To put it simply, because consumers had less money available to purchase new vehicles, they hung on to … Continue reading →

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Alaska officials aim to submit air quality regulations by end of year

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Public testimony wrapped up on the state’s proposed air quality regulations last week, and state officials believe they can have the regulations ready by the end of the year. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation received about 90 comments on … Continue reading →

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China Is Finally Updating Its Air Pollution Laws

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

China plans tougher pollution limits and heavier penalties in a revision of its air pollution law, state-run news agency Xinhua said, as the government battles to reduce smog that takes hundreds of thousands of lives each year. The Standing Committee … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s new world-class heavy-duty vehicle emission standards show vision and leadership

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The achievement by Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) in proposing new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union, places Mexico at the forefront of … Continue reading →

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Liverpool air pollution is cutting lives short: Shocking new figures reveal impact of toxic emissions

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 200 people died in Liverpool from illnesses related to air pollution in 2010, sparking a successful push for funds to improve city’s air quality A project to improve Liverpool’s air quality has been backed with a £10k grant … Continue reading →

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