Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Freeway air pollution travels farther in early morning

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Two years ago researchers outfitted an electric Toyota RAV4 with a set of test instruments and drove back and forth near four Los Angeles County freeways between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., sampling the air. The results confirmed that in … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Kills More People Than AIDS and Malaria Combined

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Last week the World Health Organization came out with a study, published in The Lancet, that comes to the sobering conclusion that air pollution kills more people around the world every year than are killed by AIDS and malaria, combined. … Continue reading →

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Changes in EPA Air Quality Standard will reduce “good” air days

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recent changes in one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards will most likely reduce the number of days that the air in Pima County is categorized as “good” on the Air Quality Index. The changes … Continue reading →

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Children falling victims to air pollution in City, says study

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The rising pollution in the City has led to drastic increase in asthma among children during summer, according to a study conducted by Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) of Indian Institute of Science (IISc). According to … Continue reading →

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Smoking, air pollution major health threats in China

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Chinese and international medical experts have warned that second-hand smoke and air pollution are among the major health threats in China. The scientists listed unhealthy diet, uncontrolled high blood pressure,environmental tobacco smoke and outdoor and indoor air pollution as the … Continue reading →

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‘Severe’ air pollution hits parts of Hong Kong

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Roadside air pollution soared to dangerous levels in Hong Kong on Monday as the territory was affected by a continental air stream with high content of pollutants. At noon, air pollution indices taken at roadside monitoring stations hit a “severe” … Continue reading →

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Madrid air pollution reaches alarming levels

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

You don’t have to step into the street for Madrid’s roads to pose a hazard to your health: air pollution from cars in the city might just knock you over. Scientists are finding links between the gases and disease. Pollution … Continue reading →

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Recirculated air pollution descends on Derry

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

High levels of air pollution have been recorded in Derry. The Department of Environment say it is currently monitoring high levels of particulate matter in the city – as well as in Belfast, Newry, Lisburn and Armagh. “The pollution is … Continue reading →

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