Tag Archives: France

Paris police lower speed limits amid spike in air pollution

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Paris police have lowered speed limits and ordered a halt to trash burning as part of emergency measures triggered by a spike in air pollution — months before the city hosts a major international climate conference. The police department says … Continue reading →

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Why does Chamonix have some of the worst air pollution in France?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s famous for its winter sports but few visitors know about the high levels of pollution that collect in this idyllic mountain valley. Chamonix’s mayor hopes a raft of improvements, including a new train service, will help clean up the … Continue reading →

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Clearing up Europe’s air pollution hotspots

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Current air quality legislation in Europe will lead to significant improvements in particulate matter pollution, but without further emission control efforts, many areas of Europe will continue to see air pollution levels above the limits of the EU and the … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: Big ships, bigger stink

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nowadays, Christmas arrives by ship not sleigh. The labels of our new Christmas jumpers, novelty socks, toys and mobile phones reveal the global trade in manufactured goods and the huge distances they travel. Shipping is more energy efficient than road … Continue reading →

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo calls for ban on diesel cars by 2020

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The mayor of Paris has called for diesel cars to be banned from the French capital by 2020 as part of plans to reduce pollution. Anne Hidalgo told France’s Journal du Dimanche newspaper she wanted only ultra low-emission vehicles on … Continue reading →

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High Alert in the Arve Valley for Air Pollution

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the Chamonix Valley over the last few days peaked yesterday with particles of pollutants in the air exceeding the 50 / 80μg / m³ threshold. Monitoring air quality levels will continue as if the current situation worsens, … Continue reading →

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Call for urgent action to address Europe’s air pollution

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Respiratory Society publishes new data showing ‘clear link’ between exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adults The European Respiratory Society has called for urgent action to tackle air pollution in Europe following the release of new … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson defends London’s record on air pollution

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Mayor of London’s office has strenuously defended the city’s record on air pollution, insisting that it is far from the worst polluted city, despite data showing that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have been higher than anywhere else yet recorded. … Continue reading →

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