Tag Archives: PM2.5

Air quality over Delhi continues to remain ‘very poor’, says city’s traffic police

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Delhi [India]: Delhi and the National Capital Region’s air quality continue to remain ‘very poor’, as the level of prominent pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 is above normal at many places, the Delhi Traffic Police reported on Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Beijing’s latest air pollution episode is the longest this century 

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

The thick smog that has blanketed Northern China over the first week of the new year is the longest heavy pollution episode seen in Beijing this century, according to an analysis of government data by Greenpeace East Asia. This record … Continue reading →

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Germany ‘pollution spike’ follows New Year’s Eve fireworks 

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Year’s Eve fireworks contributed to dangerously high levels of pollution in several German cities, official figures suggest. In Munich, particulate levels briefly reached 26 times the EU-recommended daily limit of 50 micrograms of particulates per cubic metre of air. … Continue reading →

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China’s capital enjoys brief respite, but smog returning on Tuesday 

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Heavy smog that blanketed parts of China at the weekend cleared somewhat on Monday, with flights in Beijing back to normal, but it was likely only to be a brief respite with more choking smog expected to return to the … Continue reading →

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Forget Beijing, world’s worst air has Mongolians seeing red

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you think air pollution in China has been bad, consider Mongolia. Levels of particulate matter in the air have risen to almost 80 times the recommended safety level set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – and five times … Continue reading →

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China Battles Worst Air Pollution of the Year

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

China suffered its worst air pollution of the year recently. More than 70 Chinese cities released warnings to citizens in the last few days about pollution reaching dangerous levels. The poor air quality led the government to order factories, some … Continue reading →

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Beijing’s Air Pollution is Frightening. This Video Shows Just How Bad It Gets 

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Winters in Beijing are grim. It’s not just the subzero temperatures and shortened days that feel so oppressive; the year-end chill means even more coal is burned for heating, blanketing the Chinese capital in thick smog. City authorities this week … Continue reading →

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Air pollution dogs North Pole as residents get on with life 

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Idling vehicles puffed out exhaust, and a haze lingered around the Safeway grocery store parking lot Tuesday. Jan Kreischer, who sells crafts, held her breath as she dashed through the parking lot to get into the adjacent mall. It was her … Continue reading →

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