Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Hong Kong Haze Pollution: Typhoon Trami Traps Air Pollutants, Gov’t Issues Health Warning

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hong Kong may not be directly affected by severe tropical storm Trami, which is currently battering China, but it surely still made its presence felt in the country. Trami’s coverage was so wide that it trapped pollutants in Hong Kong’s … Continue reading →

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Air pollution monitoring stations face closure as government looks to cut costs

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Up to 600 stations for monitoring air pollution across England could be shut down under new government plans to save money by cutting regulations. Ministers want to remove obligations on local authorities to assess air quality in their areas, resulting … Continue reading →

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Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found. The study is the first of its kind to assess the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution control alert from Lodi to Bakersfield

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The San Joaquin Valley from Lodi to Bakersfield has been designated as an area of high air pollution through Wednesday. Residents should avoid idling when dropping off or picking up students, and they should refrain from using drive-through services, according … Continue reading →

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Scientists relate urban population to air pollution

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city’s pollution relates to the size of … Continue reading →

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Smoke fills Utah skies; air quality remains moderate

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Plumes of smoke from wildfires have turned blue skies gray and led to concerns over air quality, but ozone levels have yet to spike to dangerously high levels. The Utah Division of Air Quality urged people Thursday to keep it … Continue reading →

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Proper Vehicle Maintenance Necessary to Reduce Air Pollution

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from vehicles is a real danger to health, but we all know that cars are not going away anytime soon. Polluted air from vehicles and industries is responsible for more than 2.1 million deaths every year worldwide. Considering … Continue reading →

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Air pollution threat to ‘big sky’ renown

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Central Otago’s reputation for ”big sky” landscapes might be going up in smoke. The district is renowned for its clear skies and panoramic views, but at this time of year, some of those vistas are obscured by smoke lingering from … Continue reading →

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