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No clean city: Glasgow worst in UK for deadly traffic emissions

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

GLASGOW is the most polluted city in the UK – and the fifth worst in Europe – for key traffic-related emissions, according to a new report. It was the only city in Britain, except Leicester, shown to be failing European … Continue reading →

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Nearly 1 in 10 children get asthma ‘because they live near a busy road’

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nearly one in 10 children with asthma get the life-threatening illness because they live near a busy road, according to a new study. Researchers found young sufferers living near traffic laden streets are also more likely to develop severe asthma … Continue reading →

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Suburb fumes over air pollution

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

COMMUNITY representatives in Broomhill are to keep up the pressure for traffic improvements and action to tackle air pollution in the suburb and shopping centre. They meet next week when they will consider the results of a symposium that heard … Continue reading →

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Ships leave air pollution in their wake

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shipping may produce 30 per cent of all nitrogen oxide and 20 per cent of total sulphur emissions in Australia, a study suggests. “These [non-greenhouse gases] produce photochemical smog and airborne particulates that can contribute to health issues,” says study … Continue reading →

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Sharp rise in air pollution this year: BMC

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

After a year of partial respite from rising air pollution during last year, the city has seen a sharp rise in the level of air pollutants this year. Extensive public and private construction and other related activities have led to … Continue reading →

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Camden air pollution sign raises awareness

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

More Camden residents are inquiring about air quality following the installation of London’s first real time air pollution sign, according to Camden council. In June 2012, the council installed the LED sign on the outside wall of its offices on … Continue reading →

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In America’s National Parks, Air Pollution Knows No Boundaries

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Summer is a time when American families plan vacations. Many are centered on the natural beauty of our country and the National Parks System. However, what many tourists may not anticipate is that the destination of their journey is being … Continue reading →

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Traffic controls to cut Storrington pollution

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Banning lorries or controlling traffic flow through a West Sussex village are among measures being considered to improve air quality. Storrington failed an air quality test two years ago because traffic fumes led to a build-up of nitrogen dioxide. via … Continue reading →

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