Tag Archives: Europe

Traffic pollution harmful to health in many parts of Europe

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Transport in Europe is responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged Air Pollution, EU - European Union, Europe, European Environment Agency (EEA), Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, PM10 | Leave a comment

Alarming levels of pollution around Gżira

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Levels of a pollutant dust around Gżira primary school exceeded the EU limit 224 times, according to a report released yesterday. Data revealed that nearby residents also suffered as air monitoring figures from a private home in Gżira showed the … Continue reading →

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Some pollens are much more aggressive than others

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

What do birch, grass and olive have in common? Answer: they are three of the most common pollens in triggering hay-fever. Read more if you are a sufferer or know someone who is. TUM – Some pollens are much more … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Asthma, Europe, Hayfever, Health Effects of Air Pollution, UK | Tagged Air Quality, Allergies, Asthma, Europe, Hayfever, Pollen | Leave a comment

New agreement to reduce pollution

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Union reached a new international agreement on 7th May to update the Gothenburg Protocol, aimed at tackling air pollution. Danish EU Presidency and the EU Environment Commissioner issued a joint statement welcoming the new international agreement with Norway, Switzerland … Continue reading →