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China warns foreign embassies not to monitor pollution

The monitoring of Chinese pollution levels causes controversy… BBC News – China warns foreign embassies not to monitor pollution.

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Hong Kong Implements Euro V Emissions Standards

From 1 June 2012, Hong Kong will apply Euro V diesel emissions standards to newly registered vehicles.  The ruling, part of the Air Pollution Control Regulation 2012, will apply to heavy-duty vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. Those vehicles already registered will … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Fuels Hospital Visits in Hong Kong

Deteriorating air quality in Hong Kong is sending more people to hospital, says a new survey. According to a pair of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who examined day-to-day pollution levels and hospital visits over a six-year … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Concerns at Factory Fire, USA

A factory fire in Connecticut USA has led to an alert being issued regarding the quality of air in the region. At such times it is  advisable to wear a mask as well as staying in doors. Information on the … Continue reading →

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EU sets ‘ambitious targets’ to reduce trans-boundary air pollution

Ambitious targets indeed… but in the meantime what can we do to reduce the amount of black carbon entering our bodies? Find out more about the Respro® City Mask here EU sets ‘ambitious targets’ to reduce trans-boundary air pollution – … Continue reading →

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Congestion and pollution fears raised over housing developments in Whalley

Traffic in Whalley  could descend into ‘chaos’ if something is not done to ease the problems with congestion, parking and air pollution, an independent survey has found. Congestion and pollution fears raised over housing developments in Whalley (From Lancashire Telegraph).

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Pollution Creates Big, Warm Thunderclouds

Air pollution is warming the atmosphere through summer thunderstorms, a new study suggests. Pollution Creates Big, Warm Thunderclouds | LiveScience.

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Pollution cuts improve heart health – Beijing study

Cutting air pollution has an instant impact on hart health, experts believe’ after reviewing studies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. According to the British Heart Foundation, the link between heart disease and pollution has been known for some time. BBC … Continue reading →

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