Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Hungary ‘systematically’ breached EU air pollution limits, says court

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hungary has “systematically and persistently” breached legal limits on air pollution from particulate matter, in some regions for as long as 12 years, the European Union’s top court said in a ruling on Wednesday. Air pollution is Europe’s number one … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in biggest cities four times above safe levels

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

An investigation by OpenAQ has found that the average level of air pollution in the world’s largest cities is nearly four times higher than the maximum levels recommended by the WHO. According to estimates, 90 per cent of the world … Continue reading →

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Researchers say wildfire smoke is reversing years of air pollution progress

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Record-setting wildfires are becoming a regular occurrence in the Western United States. It’s a sobering trend that poses a threat to people across the country, as hazardous smoke pollutes the air. “Fires burn in California, or in Nevada and Arizona, … Continue reading →

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Court finds Brussels not doing enough to fight air pollution

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

The government of the Brussels capital region has flaws in its air pollution monitoring policy which is putting residents’ health at risk, a Brussels court ruled Friday. The court said the region lacked sampling points and monitoring stations along some … Continue reading →

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Leading cardiovascular organizations call for urgent action to reduce air pollution

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Long-term exposure to air pollution has also been linked to an increased risk of death from COVID-19. This dangerous “triple … Continue reading →

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Dhaka world’s second-most polluted city

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Densely populated Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality, reports news agency UNB. On Friday, Dhaka occupied the second position in the list. The city of Kolkata in neighbouring … Continue reading →

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Beijing issues yellow alert for heavy air pollution

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s capital Beijing has issued a yellow alert for heavy air pollution which took effect from Sunday, prompting officials to take a series of steps to contain the smog. A series of measures will be taken from Sunday, including the … Continue reading →

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European cities with the highest mortality due to air pollution

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

84% of the population in European cities is exposed to PM2.5 levels above the maximum recommended by the World Health Organization A new study has for the first time estimated the mortality burden attributable to Air Pollution in 1,000 European cities by ISGlobal … Continue reading →

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