Tag Archives: microplastic

Breathe clean air, not microplastics! Tyre wear – an underestimated source of air pollution that needs to be tackled

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Plastic degradation in our environment is a global threat that affects our planet and our health. According to a new study published by Hull York Medical School (United Kingdom) in March 2022, for the first time, microplastic pollution has been … Continue reading →

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Microplastics found deep in lungs of living people for first time

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients undergoing surgery, with polypropylene and PET most common Microplastic pollution has been discovered lodged deep in the lungs of living people for the first time. The particles were found in … Continue reading →

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Airborne plastic pollution ‘spiralling around the globe’, study finds

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Rising levels of microplastic pollution raise questions about the impact on human health, experts say Microplastic pollution is now “spiralling around the globe”, according to a study of airborne plastic particles. The researchers said human pollution has led to a global … Continue reading →

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Lockdown did not reduce air pollution from tyre wear in London

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Less traffic meant less congestion, but the remaining vehicles went faster I asked William Hicks how he felt when lockdown suddenly happened in the middle of his year-long air pollution investigation. “Excited,” he replied. Not the answer that I expected. … Continue reading →

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Microscopic metal particles in air pollution linked to brain disease

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

While huge efforts are taken to prevent deaths and illness from Covid, air pollution is a menace that is impacting almost everyone In a playground in Manchester, next to a busy road, Dr Barbara Maher captures air samples to bring … Continue reading →

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Revealed: microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exclusive: London has highest level yet recorded but health impacts of breathing particles are unknown Microplastic pollution is raining down on city dwellers, with research revealing that London has the highest levels yet recorded. The health impacts of breathing or … Continue reading →

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Microplastics ‘significantly contaminating the air’, scientists warn

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Abundant levels of microplastic pollution have been found in snow from the Arctic to the Alps, according to a study that has prompted scientists to warn of significant contamination of the atmosphere and demand urgent research into the potential health … Continue reading →

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