Tag Archives: Clean Air In London (CAL)

Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution Clean Air in London CAL is launching a revolutionary new App, initially for iPhones and iPads, to build public understanding of the dangers … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, London, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Clean Air In London (CAL), Health Effects of Air Pollution, London, PM2.5, UK | Leave a comment

UK air pollution: why are we only now waking up to this public health crisis?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When Justin Bieber collapsed last week at the O2 arena in London and was taken to a private clinic feeling “short of breath” and needing oxygen, the rumours started flying that he had had an asthma attack. They were denied … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Asthma, Birmingham, Boris Johnson, Clean Air In London (CAL), diesel exhaust fumes, Downpatrick, Dundee, EU - European Union, Glasgow, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Leeds, London, London Mayor, Low Emission Zone (LEZ), Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Northern Ireland, Nottingham, PM - Particulate Matter, World Heath Organization (WHO) | Leave a comment

The great Boris information smog

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

On this date in 1952, London was devoured by The Great Smog, a five-day air pollution catastrophe that might eventually have claimed 12,000 lives. Sixty years on, the Information Commissioner has a solicitor’s letter in his in-tray. It complains on … Continue reading →