Tag Archives: PM10

October, November witnessed ‘unhealthy’ air quality levels in Gurgaon too 

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

WHILE Delhi continues to be in the spotlight for its unhealthy air quality, its neighbour Gurgaon is not far behind. In response to an RTI by a city-based activist, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) said Gurgaon’s air quality … Continue reading →

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High humidity worsening air pollution, say experts 

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

On Thursday morning, humidity levels in the city peaked, hitting 98% in south Mumbai and 80% in the suburbs. Peaked moisture levels have high potential to hold pollutants, say experts. According to the India Meteorological Department, the humidity in south … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Macedonia worsens in winter 

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Macedonian cities of Skopje, Bitola, Kicevo and Tetovo on Wednesday reported the worst air quality, with PM10 (particulate matter up to 10 micrometers in size) concentrations higher than the maximum amount allowed, according to official data. The air in … Continue reading →

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Air pollution levels up as sandstorm blows into Israel 

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

High air pollution levels continued to impact the Center and South of Israel on Wednesday morning, after a strong southeasterly wind flow spurred a dust transport to Israel from Saudi Arabia and Jordan the day before. While the air pollution … Continue reading →

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Paris’s first attempt at car-free day brings big drop in air and noise pollution 

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vehicle ban, applied to just 30% of French capital, showed encouraging results – but new report says nation has far to go Paris’s “day without cars” last week led to such a dramatic drop in both air and noise pollution … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Increases Risk of Rejection of Transplanted Lung

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution spells bad omen for people who are recipients of transplanted lungs, according to a new European study. During the international meet among European Respiratory Society members, University of Leuven’s Dr David Ruttens shared that lung transplant recipients who … Continue reading →

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Dust storm moves into Israel bringing high levels of air pollution 

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Environment Protection Ministry said on Tuesday that air pollution levels in Israel were high due to a dust storm that moved into the region from the east. The Ministry recommended that people with breathing conditions, the elderly, children, and … Continue reading →

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Summer Wildfires: Chemicals, and Effects on Air Pollution

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Wildfires – such as those in California – can have substantial effects on both air pollution and human health. What are the most common pollutants resulting from the California wildfires, and other fire events – and how dangerous are these … Continue reading →

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