Tag Archives: Research

Keeping cool in the summer leads to increased air pollution 

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

As the weather warms, so does the use of air conditioners. But running these devices requires power plants to ratchet up electricity production, causing air polluting emissions to rise. An analysis of 27 states found that, on average, summer emissions … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in India reducing solar power yield by 17-25%: Study 

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

India is making a big push for solar energy, with power capacity expected to double this year. But some of the gains, especially in north India, could be offset by a growing problem: air pollution. A new study, the first … Continue reading →

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Deadly air pollution can get into the bloodstream, ‘smoking gun’ study suggests 

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles – like those produced in vast amounts by burning fossil fuels – can pass through the lungs into the bloodstream and then damage various different organs, according to a controversial new experiment. While air pollution has been linked … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Subway Systems May Be Much Worse Than We Realized

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

As anyone who has ridden the subway knows, the air down there is unpleasant. New research done in Canada shows that air pollution levels in Toronto’s subway system are ten times greater than those above ground. It’s a troubling realization … Continue reading →

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Bad Air Contributing to Poor Mental Health and Being Unhappy, Study Finds

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Economic progress in many developing countries is often accompanied by increased air pollution and this, in turn, is contributing to higher levels of depression, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health finds. The discovery contributes to … Continue reading →

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Toxic fumes more deadly inside a car than on the pavement, researchers say

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Being inside a car can expose you to 10 times the amount of fumes you would experience outside. It is well known that cars produce dangerous levels of toxic fumes for passing pedestrians and cyclists. That threat increases substantially when … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may directly cause those year-round runny noses, according to a mouse study 

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Although human population studies have linked air pollution to chronic inflammation of nasal and sinus tissues, direct biological and molecular evidence for cause and effect has been scant. Now, researchers report that experiments in mice continually exposed to dirty air … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Might Beef Up Dangerous Bacteria 

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution—particulates tossed into the air from car exhaust, factory fumes, and power plants—is nasty stuff. Breathing it in causes damage to your lung tissue. It can trigger asthma attacks. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and lung … Continue reading →

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