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Air pollution causes wrinkles and premature ageing, new research shows 

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Toxic fumes may be the primary cause of skin ageing in polluted cities such as London, New York and Beijing, scientists say Air pollution is prematurely ageing the faces of city dwellers by accelerating wrinkles and age spots, according to … Continue reading →

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EU set to impose stricter air pollution limits

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

National Emissions Ceiling Directive to put further national limits on toxic pollutants such as NO2 and particulates Plans for tighter national caps on the levels of dangerous air pollutants in EU member states have moved a step closer to fruition, … Continue reading →

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How air pollution affects your health – infographic 

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollutants has been linked to suppressed lung growth, asthma, heart disease, foetal brain growth damage and the onset of diabetes Air pollution is causing long-term impairment to children’s lungs, according to studies in the US and UK. … Continue reading →

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Children in hundreds of London schools exposed to illegal levels of air pollution

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Over 400 schools across London are currently exceeding legal air pollution limits, new figures released on Friday by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has shown. The analysis shows 443 schools across the capital are exposed to air quality in … Continue reading →

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Mayor Sadiq calls for London air pollution signs and alerts

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Transport for London told to ‘urgently’ develop package of public alerts and signs to raise awareness of air pollution Roadside signposts and online alerts could be used to inform Londoners of air pollution hotspots and periods of poor air quality, … Continue reading →

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Diesel cars in London increase despite air pollution warnings 

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Figures show the numbers of licenced diesels rose by 29% from 2012-15, despite warnings over their contribution to illegal levels of air pollution Diesel vehicles have taken a record share of the market on London roads in recent years, despite … Continue reading →

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Farringdon Street in the City is the worst place for toxic pollution in London 

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Farringdon Street is worse than the Blackwall Tunnel northern approach, Old Street and Marylebone Road for deadly toxic particles The worst clouds of tiny toxic particles linked to the early deaths of thousands of Londoners are found in the Square … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to increased mental illness in children 

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

New research is first to establish the link and builds on other evidence that children are particularly vulnerable to even low levels of pollution A major new study has linked air pollution to increased mental illness in children, even at … Continue reading →

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