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Balkan countries are source of most of SO2 emissions in Europe

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ukraine, Turkey and the Western Balkans topped the European charts in 2019 across all types of air pollutants from coal-fired thermal power plants, Ember found. Furthermore, over half of entire SO2 emissions originated in Southeastern Europe. Coal power air pollution … Continue reading →

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Air pollution kills thousands in megacities despite lockdowns

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

– Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to human health globally. – Tens of thousands of people died from related deaths last year, despite an economic slow down caused by coronavirus. – In the five most-populated cities air pollution … Continue reading →

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The casualties of Mongolia’s doomed love affair with coal

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

All the rooms in the three-storey Songinokhairkhan hospital in western Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city, are full. They are mostly occupied by small children being treated for respiratory problems, according to the busy nurses here. The cause is heavy pollution, mainly … Continue reading →

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Air pollution hotspots in Europe

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Big cities beset with gridlocked traffic, major regions producing coal, pockets of heavy industry encased by mountains—Europe’s air pollution hotspots are clearly visible from space on most sunny weekdays. All across the continent, tens of millions of people live and … Continue reading →

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People burning wet wood on inefficient stoves ‘poisoning themselves’

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study highlights ‘shocking contribution’ of domestic wood and coal fires to air pollution, which causes 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK People burning wet wood on inefficient stoves are poisoning themselves and their neighbours, according to a new … Continue reading →

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Smothered by Smog, Polish Cities Rank Among Europe’s Dirtiest

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Burning coal is a part of daily life in Poland. As a result the country has some of the most polluted air in the European Union, and 33 of its 50 dirtiest cities. High atop the ski lift at Zar … Continue reading →

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Coal burning aggravating air pollution: Greenpeace 

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Burning of coal is major source of air pollution, and thermal power plants including, those in NCR, are the main culprits for increase in deadly pollutants all over the country during past five years, a new report on Monday claimed. … Continue reading →

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Poland’s second city to ban coal use after anti-smog law approved

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Krakow says it will introduce a ban on burning coal in households, offices and restaurants, despite protection of the industry becoming an election issue The Mayor of Krakow has told the Guardian he will introduce a ban on coal use … Continue reading →

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