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Air pollution hotspots in Europe

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Big cities beset with gridlocked traffic, major regions producing coal, pockets of heavy industry encased by mountains—Europe’s air pollution hotspots are clearly visible from space on most sunny weekdays. All across the continent, tens of millions of people live and … Continue reading →

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Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood. This is the conclusion of a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la … Continue reading →

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Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The view that air pollution contributes to autism is strongly held by a small but growing band of scientists who study pollution and health. They point to links between autism and air pollution uncovered in studies tracking thousands of children. … Continue reading →

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Air pollution fourth biggest threat to health

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The number of people exposed to high particle pollution will be halved by 2025 if government plans are realised. There will be an attempt to curb smoke from solid fuel fires and wood-burners; pollution from diesel machinery will be reduced. … Continue reading →

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Farms in the U.S. Contain Chemical-Filled Soil Responsible for a Shocking Amount of Air Pollution

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution was responsible for one in eight deaths across the world in 2012. But most likely associate this smoggy mess with smokestacks, cars spitting out black smoke, or massive cities. There is, however, an unlikely source of pollution coming … Continue reading →

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Delhi Air Pollution: ‘Dust’ Screen Hiding Bigger Killers

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dust may be the most visible marker of Delhi’s air pollution, but its sheer abundance may actually be masking the bigger killers- emissions from vehicles, thermal power plants and industries. Studies and research reports have underlined that it’s the chemical … Continue reading →

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5,000 deaths annually from dieselgate in Europe 

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Excess emissions from diesel cars cause about 5,000 premature deaths annually across Europe, a new study shows. Since the late 1990s the share of diesel cars in the EU has risen to around 50% in the fleet, with important variations … Continue reading →

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Don’t be ‘silent assassins’ drivers urged 

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ten times as many people are killed by fumes in the air than road traffic accidents; now a new campaign is aiming to improve Scotland’s air quality. In Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, levels of toxic chemicals in the air are … Continue reading →

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