Tag Archives: Istanbul

Major cities blighted by nitrogen dioxide pollution, research finds

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shanghai, Moscow and Tehran have the highest levels of NO2 pollution, according to the research Cities in relatively prosperous countries are blighted by serious levels of air pollution from nitrogen dioxide, often without realising the extent of the problem, research has … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Australia & Oceania, China, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Iran, Latin America, Middle East, USA & Canada, Vietnam, World News | Tagged Air Pollution, Cairo, China, Egypt, Ho Chi Minh City, Iran, Istanbul, Moscow, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Russia, Shanghai, St Petersburg, Tehran, Turkey, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Turkey’s 13 cities had ‘high air pollution’ in 2020

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

The aptly titled “Dark Report” from the non-profit Right to Clean Air Platform (THHP) based in Turkey paints a gloomy picture of air pollution in Turkey. The report, based on data from pollution measurement stations, says 13 provinces out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe | Tagged Air Pollution, Aliaga, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, PM10, Turkey, World Heath Organization (WHO) | Leave a comment

APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to research published by Nature*, over three million people around the world die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution. For those holidaymakers concerned about air quality when travelling abroad, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, USA & Canada, World News | Tagged Air Pollution, Ankara, Beijing, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai | 1 Comment

Istanbul and Safer Streets and Air Pollution

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

After years of intense traffic congestion, Istanbul began pedestrianizing its Historic Peninsula in 2005, prioritizing walkability and improving local air quality. Motorized vehicle emissions are a primary cause of air pollution and yield some of the most adverse impacts on … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Europe | Tagged Air Pollution, Istanbul, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, Turkey, World Heath Organization (WHO) | Leave a comment

Which city has the world’s worst traffic jams?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has the world’s worst traffic jams according to a new survey by Castrol, its 2014 Magnatec Stop-Start Index. Have sympathy for the city’s drivers, who were recorded as suffering 33,240 stop-starts per year, meaning they spent 27.22% of … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Europe, Italy, Latin America, Mexico, World News | Tagged Air Pollution, Argentina, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Guadalajara, Indonesia, Istanbul, Italy, Jakarta, Mexico, Mexico City, Moscow, Rome, Russia, St. Petersburg, Surabaja, Thailand, traffic jams, Turkey, World Heath Organization (WHO) | Leave a comment

Map Illustrates Air Pollution Across Asia, Middle East

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

This map, which is based on data from NASA’s satellite-based Ozone Monitoring Instrument, illustrates elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide over several cities across southwestern Asia and the Middle East from Jan. 1-8. Shades of orange reflect the relative abundance of … Continue reading →