Tag Archives: Environmental Protection Agency – EPA

Particulates from solid fuel burning pose threat to health, warns EPA

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution linked to about 1,300 premature deaths in State each year Fine particulate matter arising from burning solid fuels remains the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Ireland, with “worrying localised issues” in cities, towns and villages, according … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

European Commission notified of illegal levels of air pollution in Ireland for first time since 2009

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

For the first time in over a decade, illegal levels of air pollution have been detected in Ireland. The St. John’s Road West monitoring station near Heuston Station, Dublin recorded nitrogen dioxide levels above the European air quality limit due … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Pollutionwatch: European air-quality map exposes dangers

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

From diesel-stricken Paris to coal-reliant Poland, study of pollution hotspots underlines need for reform The European Environment Agency has shed fresh light on the continent’s air quality. Following the prevailing winds from west to east there is a clear gradient, … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, France | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Can Air Pollution Increase Risk Of Diabetes?

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can your risk of diabetes increase due to exposure to airborne particles of dust, dirt, and smoke? A new report warned that outdoor air pollution may be a significant contributor to diabetes cases around the world. The risk does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Melbourne’s ‘fog’ is actually particulate pollution

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s been another cold winter day in Melbourne, with temperatures struggling to make it to 10 degrees Celsius. And while it may look like the fog stuck around all day, there’s more to it than meets the eye. It’s actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Australia & Oceania | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Could Your Shampoo Be the New Car Exhaust?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shampoo. Air freshener. Countertop cleaner. Nearly everything in your medicine cabinet or under your kitchen sink is a source of air pollution. Regulators and scientists have known this for years, but recent studies led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, World News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Poor air quality recorded in most of western Taiwan

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in most parts of western Taiwan on Wednesday was generally rated “unhealthy,” prompting state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) to reduce the output of two coal-fired power plants to cut air pollution emissions. As of noon, the Environmental … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Taiwan | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Over 1,500 deaths a year in Ireland due to poor air quality

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

IRISH air is quietly killing its people. A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency has revealed that Ireland has repeatedly breached air pollution standards set by the World Health Organization and that these breaches have resulted in over 1500 premature … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment