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Breathe easy, Vancouver: Your worst air pollution would be welcome relief in Hong Kong

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

I’ll wager I wasn’t the only former Hong Kong resident who cocked an eyebrow last week when Metro Vancouver authorities issued a rare air-quality advisory. Residents were told to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise at certain times, with air conditions said … Continue reading →

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Wildfires causing hazy skies, vibrant sunsets in Minnesota

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Have the skies looked a little hazy, and the sunsets extra red this weekend? That’s because strong winds have blown particles and smoke from a massive, rapidly spreading wildfire in north-central Washington state and Canada to Minnesota, which is creating a foggy … Continue reading →

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Toronto can do more to reduce premature deaths from air pollution

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Torontonians can breathe a little easier today on the subject of air pollution. Canada’s largest city, once nicknamed The Big Smoke, has shown a striking improvement in air quality — saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. But Canada’s largest city can … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, provinces poised to agree on new deal to control air pollution

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Federal and provincial environment ministers are poised to announce a new deal to better control industrial air pollution and reduce smog. Officials from both levels of government have agreed in principle to the air-quality deal, and have the backing of … Continue reading →

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Southern Ontario remains under smog advisory

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Residents in Toronto and the surrounding area are being warned to expect high levels of air pollution on Monday, as a smog advisory remains in effect for the second-straight day. The advisory, jointly issued by Environment Canada and Ontarios ministry … Continue reading →

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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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City to probe neighbourhood air quality

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Results from a unique neighbourhood air pollution study released in January showed higher than average levels of fine particulate matter, lung damaging molecules found in suspended dust, in the McAnulty area. TheSpec – City to probe neighbourhood air quality.