Tag Archives: NOx

Diesel car ‘demonisation’ condemned by industry group

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A campaign to combat the “demonisation” of diesel has been launched by the UK’s leading motor industry association. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), along with BMW, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover, believe fears over diesel are misplaced. … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Set to Rise Drastically in Indian Cities

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new report today warned against vehicular pollution in the country, saying if the trend continues it will cause alarming rise of deadly Particulate Matter (PM), which is believed to pose the greatest health risk in the air. “If the … Continue reading →

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New EU air pollution rules underway for ‘non-road mobile machinery’

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Noxious emissions from everyday cars and trucks have long been regulated at European level. But the European Commission believes pollution from so-called non-road mobile machinery – which includes everything from bulldozers to chainsaws – is a problem and is seriously considering … Continue reading →

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UK air pollution fuels official concern

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A small group of politicians could be spotted in Parliament Square last month struggling to squeeze wires and tubes into jacket pockets and handbags. As traffic thundered around them, members of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) were being fitted with … Continue reading →

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Mayor’s new scheme to tackle old, polluting construction machinery & boost air quality

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

• London is first city in the world to require construction equipment to meet standards for both particulates (PM10) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) • Construction machinery emissions will be cut by approximately 40 per cent by 2020 helping London achieve … Continue reading →

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Eleven countries exceed air pollution emission limits

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The European Environment Agency has said that air pollutants are still being emitted above legal limits in the EU. Recent data from the EU Member States shows that a number of countries continued to breach their emission ceilings in 2012. … Continue reading →

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EPA Sets Standards for Air Pollution from Cars and Trucks

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized new standards on sulfur in gasoline used in cars and trucks. The standards will require lower sulfur content in liquid fuels used in the transportation sector, which will cut smog and air pollution. EPA … Continue reading →

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‘New website can help Londoners and businesses reduce air pollution’, says Mayor

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

• Website features unique tools to help Londoners reduce emissions and exposure to air pollution • Resources for schools and businesses so they can reduce their own air pollution footprint, with case studies and informative technical guides The Mayor of … Continue reading →

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