Tag Archives: Euro 5

Diesels more polluting below 18C, research suggests 

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution from many popular diesel cars is much worse when it is colder than 18C outside, new research suggests. Testing company Emissions Analytics told the BBC it has measured a significant rise in poisonous gas emissions from a wide range … Continue reading →

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Four more carmakers join diesel emissions row 

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda and Mitsubishi have joined the growing list of manufacturers whose diesel cars are known to emit significantly more pollution on the road than in regulatory tests, according to data obtained by the Guardian. In more realistic on-road … Continue reading →

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Particulate matter from modern gasoline engines damages our lungs

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particulate matter from gasoline engines is harmful to our airways, regardless of whether the engines are a bit older or comply with environmental standards. Fine dust particles allow pathogens to enter the lungs easier. Researchers have shown this conducting a … Continue reading →

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London pollution reports add to pressure for clamp on diesels

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The impact of diesel vehicles on London’s air quality will come under the spotlight this week with the publication of two studies pressing the government to curb pollution and the use of such engines. The London Assembly’s environment committee will … Continue reading →

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British Medical Journal article warns of UK air pollution

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

An article has recently appeared in the British Medical Journal warning of the dangers to public health in the UK caused by air pollutants. In 2011 a report from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee suggested that the costs … Continue reading →

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Singapore to Achieve Cleaner Air by 2020

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore is aiming for cleaner air and has set 2020 as the deadline to make this happen. To work towards this, it has adopted World Health Organization guidelines on air quality as a target. Until now, Singapore had used these … Continue reading →

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