Tag Archives: Air Pollution

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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Air quality alert days pose health challenges for many people

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma couldn’t prevent Nikki Guernsey from running the Triple Crown, Louisville’s trifecta of 5K, 10K and 10-mile races, but nothing slows her down like an air quality alert day. “It feels like a suffocating blanket, despite using my rescue inhaler,” … Continue reading →

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The Respro® Breathe Easy Solution by Fitness Blogger UK

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

While the Olympics Delivery Authority has made a commitment to holding the greenest Olympics ever, the BBC reported in April 2012 that air pollution in London is still the highest in Europe and more than twice the World Health Organisation … Continue reading →

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Alarming levels of pollution around Gżira

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Levels of a pollutant dust around Gżira primary school exceeded the EU limit 224 times, according to a report released yesterday. Data revealed that nearby residents also suffered as air monitoring figures from a private home in Gżira showed the … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s Dirty Air is Worst in Two Years

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Roadside air-pollution levels hit a two-year high in some parts of Hong Kong this week, obscuring the city’s vistas in a sea of white haze and prompting the government to warn the young, the elderly and people with heart or … Continue reading →

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