Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Spain warned to tackle ‘poor’ air pollution

SPAIN is among a number of European countries being urged to tackle their air pollution problem. New research by the European Respiratory Society has highlighted an underlying link between Europe’s poor air quality and an increase in poor lung health … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson wins international award for London’s air quality efforts

Boris Johnson, mayor of London, surprised clean air campaigners on Tuesday night by winning a prestigious international award for his efforts to improve the city’s air quality. The city faces stiff fines from Brussels over its repeated breaches of European … Continue reading

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Smoke From King Fire Brings Air Pollution Advisories, Travel Warnings

The National Weather Service in Reno issued a Dense Smoke Advisory Monday for an area stretching from north of Reno to south of Gardnerville and throughout Lake Tahoe and Truckee through 8 p.m. Monday. The Dense Smoke Advisory will resume Tuesday from … Continue reading

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Beware! The Air is Highly Polluted

There has been a disturbing rise in the levels of air pollution in Hyderabad, which is putting residents at a major risk. According to statistical data, the respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) levels have been increasing steadily  in the city. … Continue reading

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See the Worst Place to Breathe in America

If you think about smog, you’re probably picturing a major city like Los Angeles, where in the 1960’s and 70’s the air was so bad that smog alerts telling people to avoid outdoor activity were regular occurrences. The air has … Continue reading

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High air pollution levels hit south-east England

Air pollution is expected to be high on Thursday over the south-east of England, leading to warnings to people with respiratory difficulties. The pollution is likely to be localised, with clear skies over Scotland as people cast their ballots in … Continue reading

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Calif. wildfire continues to grow; no structures damaged

 Firefighters are bracing for hotter, drier weather on the King Fire east of Sacramento, Calif., on Wednesday as the 18,544-acre wildfire continues to pour a massive plume of smoke into the air. More than 2,500 firefighters are battling the fire, … Continue reading

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Hundreds dying in Northamptonshire through air pollution-related diseases

Calls to cut car emissions have been made by Northamptonshire’s Labour group after a report showed air pollution is causing 315 early deaths in the county each year. The findings by Public Health England show that long-term exposure to air … Continue reading

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