Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Vehicle fumes pump up Shanghai pollution

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shanghai’s vehicle exhausts contributed to at least 25% of PM2.5 (What does PM stand for?) in the city’s atmosphere. Bad driving habits such as rapid acceleration and deceleration, especially by diesel vehicle drivers leads to worse air pollution. Vehicle fumes … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution, Asthma Burden Unevenly Shared Among U.S. Children

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Low income minority groups tend to be most exposed to air pollution, US study finds. Disadvantaged kids not only breathe disproportionate amounts of bad air, but they also can be more vulnerable to the ill effects of bad air, asthma … Continue reading →

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New agreement to reduce pollution

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Union reached a new international agreement on 7th May to update the Gothenburg Protocol, aimed at tackling air pollution. Danish EU Presidency and the EU Environment Commissioner issued a joint statement welcoming the new international agreement with Norway, Switzerland … Continue reading →

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Air pollution Stable as city centre air worsens

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air Quality in York has kept stable since peak traffic levels have been controlled and cycling levels have increased more than 15% since the beginning of Cycling City York programme. The Environment Act 1995 requires all local authorities to assess … Continue reading →

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Besides causing breathing problems, air pollution can pose risk to brain health, researchers say

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers recently found that older women are especially vulnerable to air pollution in urban areas, experiencing higher rates of mental decline when exposed to fine and coarse particulate matter. Besides causing breathing problems, air pollution can pose risk to brain … Continue reading →

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What does PM stand for? And its not Prime Minister:

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

All you ever wanted to know about Particulate Matter (PM) but were too afraid to ask. PM stands for Particulate Matter. It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, and smoke.  These particles can be suspended … Continue reading →

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Most Polluted Cities in the United States 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The American Lung Association has been busy using the data from monitoring stations from across the United States, to analyse the state of their nations air quality. Notable improvements have been made in relation to coal-fired power plants so, although … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Endangers 41 Percent of Americans, Lung Association Report Finds

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the United States is the cleanest it’s ever been, but according to the American Lung Association’s, about 41 percent of Americans still live in areas with harmful pollution levels, California’s cities have the worst pollution, while Santa … Continue reading →

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