Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Israeli green groups furious at Health Ministry for backtracking on Haifa air pollution

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmentalists were outraged on Thursday over the Health Ministrys decision that Haifa should not, after all, be declared an “area suffering from air pollution,” terming it “bizarre” and “a sorry joke. “The ministrys decision not to declare Haifa polluted under … Continue reading →

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Central Valley Air Alert set for next week

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The San Joaquin Valley is fined 29 million dollars each year because ozone pollution exceeds federal standards. An Air Alert will be activated next week. Air Alerts are meant to lower pollution and end the millions in fines. Although the … Continue reading →

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Air quality over Penang at moderate level

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After touching the unhealthy level, the air quality in Penang has improved and is now hovering just below the mark in one area and lower in other parts. According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s website, 310 hotspots were detected … Continue reading →

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Virginia ranks among 20 worst states for power plant air pollution

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Virginia is the 12th worst state in the nation when it comes to exposing residents to toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis released today in Virginia by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The NRDC-compiled data … Continue reading →

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BROWN AIR: Morning pollution a pall in SB Valley

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Anyone driving west on Interstate 10 from the east San Bernardino Valley this morning likely saw a thick, yellow-brown wall of air pollution lying ahead. It’s not an uncommon sight, and it’s often accompanied by a distinctive, acrid smell that … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong battles to improve air quality

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

As Hong Kong releases its latest economic growth figures, worries are increasing that its success has been bought at the price of heavy pollution which is holding back its appeal as a place to do business. For many Hong Kong … Continue reading →

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Effort set to track air pollution

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The largest and most comprehensive effort to research air pollution in Britain is underway in London and the skies above it. As many as 80 scientists from eleven universities are tracking nearly 1,000 different types of gases and particles in … Continue reading →

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Modern day pollution can’t be seen- it’s invisible, the health effects are not immediate, they are long term, they are chronic

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

“Modern day pollution can’t be seen- it’s invisible- the health effects are not immediate, they are long term, they are chronic” Professor Frank Kelly, Kings College London If you ever were under any doubt about the effects of Diesel on … Continue reading →

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