Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Pollution is a ‘significant’ problem at 401 national parks, report says

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 96% of national parks assessed in a recent report are “plagued by significant air pollution problems,” and some of California’s most iconic parks are among the most troubled, according to one of the nation’s largest nonprofit conservation associations. … Continue reading →

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Scientists zoom-in on the effects of air pollution at the molecular level

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution threatens the health of more than 90% of the world’s population — and it all starts with changes triggered at the molecular level. In a newly published study which followed pollution levels before, during, and after the 2008 … Continue reading →

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Severe air pollution can cause birth defects, deaths

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

In a comprehensive study, researchers from Texas A&M University have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model. The team of researchers from Texas A&M’s Colleges of … Continue reading →

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Air quality advisory issued across several parts of B.C. due to wildfire smoke

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environment Canada forecasts smoky skies for Vanderhoof this week There is a chance of Vanderhoof skies being smoky today. An air quality advisory has been issued for several parts of B.C. including Vanderhoof over the weekend due to wildfire smoke … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Cities With the Most Deaths From Air Pollution

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Decreasing levels of air pollution in the U.S. have led to fewer deaths and illnesses, according to a new report out this week. But there are pockets of the country, namely Los Angeles, where air pollution kills thousands of people, … Continue reading →

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Sydney smoke haze: bushfire reduction burns suspended to allow air to clear

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality rated ‘poor’ for second day in a row, as NSW Health warns conditions could aggravate respiratory issues Hazard reduction burns across Sydney have been suspended for at least 24 hours to allow smoke from earlier burns to clear. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to childhood anxiety: Researchers investigate traffic-related air pollution and symptoms of childhood anxiety, through neuroimaging

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution is a well-established global health problem associated with complications for people with asthma and respiratory disease, as well as heart conditions and an increased risk of stroke, and according to the World Health Organization, is responsible … Continue reading →

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It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

British Safety Council’s report makes the case for urgent action on the impact of air pollution on outdoor workers The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling … Continue reading →

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