Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Autism Tied to Air Pollution, Brain-Wiring Disconnection

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers seeking the roots of autism have linked the disorder to chemicals in air pollution and, in a separate study, found that language difficulties of the disorder may be due to a disconnect in brain wiring. Researchers from Harvard University’s … Continue reading →

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China makes fresh promises on air pollution, pledges support for solar

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s cabinet approved new measures to combat air pollution on Friday, in the latest step by China’s new leadership to address the country’s enormous environmental problems, with pollution a key source of rising social discontent in China. The government also … Continue reading →

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Singapore air pollution reaches lethal levels

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island reached severe levels in Singapore on Monday, triggering a health alert in the densely populated city-state. Skyscrapers including the famous Marina Bay Sands casino towers were shrouded in haze and the … Continue reading →

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Confusing numbers on ambient air quality compliance in China

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A few days ago, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection released its annual State of the Environment report. I was struck in particular by the following statistic: the air quality in 88.5% of China’s 113 “key environmental protection cities” meets China’s … Continue reading →

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Air pollution can trigger heart arrhythmias: study

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

For people with existing heart problems, exposure to high levels of air pollution can trigger the irregular heartbeats that may lead to a stroke or heart attack, according to a new study. Past research has linked air pollution to ventricular … Continue reading →

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Air pollution worsens in southern Chilean city of Temuco

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

For residents of Temuco, the capital of Chile’s southern Araucanía Region, yesterday marked the sixth consecutive day of severe pollution warnings as the thick smoke-like haze bathing the city approached its worst level yet. Air quality stations exceeded the limit … Continue reading →

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Tehran experiences air pollution 200 days annually

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

An expert in environmental management, Morteza Rahmanzadeh, says those elected as councilors in Tehran should be proficient in drawing up plans to reduce air pollution in the metropolis of Tehran as the city experiences 200 days of air pollution in … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Enjoy the sunshine – but not too strenuously

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The coldest May since 1996 ended the coldest spring for over 50 years. In spite of the lower than average temperatures, last month’s sunshine, when it did appear, was as strong as ever. Sunshine in May can be as strong … Continue reading →

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