Tag Archives: Air Pollution

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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Pollutionwatch: April showers rinsed airborne particles out of the air

Rain is good for you: Pollution problems in April were mostly short lived due to wet weather. Pollutionwatch: April showers rinsed airborne particles out of the air | Environment | The Guardian.

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Air Pollution Can Increase Heart Problems

Heart attack survivors living within 300 feet (100 meters) of major roads at the time of their heart attack are 27% more likely to die over a ten year period than those who live at least 3200 feet (1000 meters) … Continue reading

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Diesel and Your Children’s Health

Scientists have uncovered devastating proof that diesel exhaust fumes can penetrate into the lungs of children, triggering asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. British experts found tiny carbon particles, pumped out by engines, deep in the lungs of all the … Continue reading

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Henley on Thames – Air pollution worsens

Duke Street in Henley has the highest nitrogen dioxide levels in Oxfordshire, according to the latest air quality report. The average annual reading was 63.7 micro grammes per cubic metre, more than 50 percent above the 40 mcm objective set … Continue reading

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