Tag Archives: Air Quality

Defra tells councils to engage more on air quality

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The significance of getting air quality as a health indicator and the need to convey air quality messages featured at the Care4Air conference in Doncaster on May 30 2012. Local authorities will need to make their air quality work more “engaging” … Continue reading →

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China warns foreign embassies not to monitor pollution

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The monitoring of Chinese pollution levels causes controversy… BBC News – China warns foreign embassies not to monitor pollution.

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Air quality forecast comes to Fort Sask. area in July

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re the kind of person who likes to check the weather forecast before making plans, you’re going to have another bit of information to consider this July when the provincial environment department will begin to issue air quality forecasts … Continue reading →

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First heat wave of the season hits York County

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Temperatures are set to reach an abnormal high during the holiday weekend — and stay there until later this week. The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with the first heat wave to hit York County this year. Normal temperatures for … Continue reading →

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Sunday is an orange air quality day in Chicago

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The EPA has issued an “Orange” air quality warning for Chicago on Sunday, May 27. The air quality index is predicted to be in the 101-150 range, indicating the air quality conditions are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. via Sunday is … Continue reading →

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Air quality alert in effect – Pittsburgh

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An air-quality alert is in effect for today in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. via Air quality alert in effect – Timesonline.com: Local News.

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EU sets ‘ambitious targets’ to reduce trans-boundary air pollution

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Some pollens are much more aggressive than others

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

What do birch, grass and olive have in common? Answer: they are three of the most common pollens in triggering hay-fever. Read more if you are a sufferer or know someone who is. TUM – Some pollens are much more … Continue reading →

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