Tag Archives: Air Quality

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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Yellow-green storm caused by birch bloom moves towards the centre of Moscow

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A heavy dust storm of yellow green clouds of pollen has formed in the south-west of Moscow.  Yellow-green storm caused by birch bloom moves towards the center of Moscow — Gazeta.Ru | English news blog.

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Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to tackle London air pollution

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The London Mayor, Boris Johnson resisted attempts by the previous Labour government to make him clean up dangerous air pollution in London, according to ministerial briefing papers released under the Freedom of Information Act. Boris Johnson resisted Labour appeal to … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympics: Leicester university pollution system gets trial

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An advanced air pollution monitoring system invented by British scientist at the University of Leicester will go on trial at the 2012 London Olympics. Withe the CityScan technology air quality can be screened and its creators can create a precise … Continue reading →

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As Summer Smog Season Starts, Free Resources Help Protect People

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Next week is national Air Quality Awareness Week (April 30th to May 6th) in the US. A cooperative effort between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental agencies and the national Weather Service to remind everyone to protect their … Continue reading →

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US air pollution lowest in 10 years, according to American Lung Association

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The American Lung Association released a report that said air pollution in the United States was at its lowest level in 1o years. In some areas however the air quality has actually worsened. More than 40% of people in the … Continue reading →

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UK National Air Quality Archive

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re interested how the air pollution has been in the UK over recent years, check out this UK air quality archive. [ARCHIVED CONTENT] UK National Air Quality Archive: Home.

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Pollen count unusually high for this time of year

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many are enjoying the record high temperatures, the unnaturally warm weather also is bringing higher counts of pollen into the air, sending allergy and asthma sufferers into an early, congested misery. Friday’s pollen count for southwest Ohio — an … Continue reading →

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