Tag Archives: PM2.5

North Circular air pollution worst in London, emissions figures show

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The North Circular, which carries more than 60,000 vehicles a day, has the worst traffic fumes of any road in London, according to official emissions figures released under freedom of information legislation. Exhaust emissions data held by Transport for London … Continue reading →

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PM stands for Particular Matter

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, smoke and pollen.  Particles can be suspended in the air for long periods of time. Some are large or dark enough to be seen such as … Continue reading →

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China launches new measures to tackle air pollution

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

China’s cabinet has outlined measures aimed at improving the country’s air pollution problems, which have plagued many of its larger cities over recent years. One of the main measures, announced in state media over the weekend, is a target to … Continue reading →

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Confusing numbers on ambient air quality compliance in China

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A few days ago, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection released its annual State of the Environment report. I was struck in particular by the following statistic: the air quality in 88.5% of China’s 113 “key environmental protection cities” meets China’s … Continue reading →

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Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution Clean Air in London CAL is launching a revolutionary new App, initially for iPhones and iPads, to build public understanding of the dangers … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may harden arteries

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to pollution may speed up hardening of the arteries contributing to heart attacks and strokes, say US researchers. The researchers, led by Dr Sara Adar from the University of Michigan and Dr Joel Kaufman from the University of … Continue reading →

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Changes in EPA Air Quality Standard will reduce “good” air days

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recent changes in one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards will most likely reduce the number of days that the air in Pima County is categorized as “good” on the Air Quality Index. The changes … Continue reading →

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Recirculated air pollution descends on Derry

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

High levels of air pollution have been recorded in Derry. The Department of Environment say it is currently monitoring high levels of particulate matter in the city – as well as in Belfast, Newry, Lisburn and Armagh. “The pollution is … Continue reading →

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