Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air pollution is killing Londoners and Boris is ignoring it, warns Jenny Jones

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Jenny Jones, the Green mayoral candidate for London has accused mainstream political parties of lacking the political courage to tackle air pollution. According to a report 4300 Londoners were dying prematurely per year because of pollution, with an average of … Continue reading →

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India’s Air the World’s Unhealthiest, Study Says

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

India has the worst air pollution in the entire world, beating China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, according to a study released during this years’s World Economic Forum in Davos. India’s Air the World’s Unhealthiest, Study Says – NYTimes.com.

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No need to wait for the clean air dividend

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The world is finally waking up to the idea  of controlling smog and soot. No need to wait for the clean air dividend – opinion – 16 April 2012 – New Scientist.

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Travelling to the USA? Check the air quality in your area today

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

This is a great website if you are travelling to the US and need to know what the air quality is like in the area you are going to. They also have links to apps that will alert you for … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution’s Effect on Asthma

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is more than just smog. There are tiny particles that an individual can breathe in on a daily basis. Be it pollen from grass or trees, car exhaust, dust from construction or just regular old household dust and … Continue reading →

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Pollution in China: Clearing the air

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Satellite data reveal the true scope of China’s pollution problem The Chinese blogosphere is discussing ‘PM2.5’, the smallest solid particles in the atmosphere. particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns across. Pollution in China: Clearing the air | The Economist.

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Daily information on China’s air quality can be found here:

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People’s Republic of China. For more detailed information on air quality in the largest cities in China, please click the link above.

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Living or working in China? Here’s how to choose your RESPRO® mask.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution-China.com – How to choose your RESPRO mask When choosing your RESPRO® mask, you should take the following points into consideration: The city you live in, and hence the type of pollution you are exposed to — filtration type The … Continue reading →

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