Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air quality alert for the Truckee Meadows

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Washoe District Health Department has issued an air quality alert for the Truckee Meadows after ozone reached a level of unhealthy for sensitive groups. The department recommends people, especially those with lung disease like asthma, reduce prolonged or heavy … Continue reading →

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Forest fires impact air quality across Canada

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

What’s been causing Western Canada’s recent smog alerts and poor air quality? The answer lies somewhere between forest fires and upwind. Canada’s western provinces have been on the radar. July was a month of tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and forest fires … Continue reading →

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NCAR air pollution study is largest in Colorado

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is a health hazard, especially for those with asthma and other breaking problems. Experts say Colorado  frequently exceeds national standards for ozone, and now scientists from around the world are getting closer look as part of the largest … Continue reading →

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Breathe easy, Vancouver: Your worst air pollution would be welcome relief in Hong Kong

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

I’ll wager I wasn’t the only former Hong Kong resident who cocked an eyebrow last week when Metro Vancouver authorities issued a rare air-quality advisory. Residents were told to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise at certain times, with air conditions said … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Air Pollution Reaches ‘Serious’ Level on Storm

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong’s air pollution reached the “serious” level today, the highest since June 14, as an approaching typhoon leads to smog, according to a government website. The pollution level was higher than normal as of 4 p.m., with the Air … Continue reading →

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Air pollution fears at holy sites

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pilgrims visiting the holy sites of Saudi Arabia, including Mecca, are being exposed to significant air pollution, with high levels of combustion tracer carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected in samples, a new study shows. Several one-minute … Continue reading →

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Dundee’s air pollution ‘needs to be tackled’

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dundee’s busiest streets are among the most polluted in Scotland, new figures have revealed. Four popular city roads are so highly polluted with nitrogen dioxide that they break European law, according to Friends of the Earth. Seagate, Lochee Road, Meadowside … Continue reading →

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Lambeth council accused of ‘cover up’ over air pollution deaths

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Green Party has accused Labour-controlled Lambeth council of a ‘cover up’ after a Green council motion was amended to remove references to over 100 annual deaths in Lambeth linked to air pollution. The Labour amendment also deleted references to … Continue reading →

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