Tag Archives: Research

Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Women who live close to major highways where the air is polluted by traffic exhaust fumes may be slightly more likely to have fertility problems than women who live further away where the air is cleaner, a U.S. study suggests. … Continue reading →

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Scientists develop diesel that emits far less CO2

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers have discovered a new approach to the production of fuels. Their new method can be used to produce much cleaner diesel. It can quickly be scaled up for industrial use. In five to 10 years, we may see the … Continue reading →

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Urban air pollution: What are the main sources across the world? 

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particulate matter (PM) in the air can enter the human body, affecting the cardiovascular system as well as other major organs. Chronic exposure leads to a number of health risks. Researchers have identified the main categories of PM in urban air … Continue reading →

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For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks 

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study. “There is a convincing … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to asthma in children and teens 

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution early in life may contribute to the development of asthma in childhood and adolescence, a European study suggests. Researchers followed more than 14,000 children from birth through ages 14 to 16 and found those born in … Continue reading →

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Shipping causes hazardous levels of air pollution along coastlines, study finds 

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air along coastlines is being heavily polluted by hazardous levels of nanoparticles from sea traffic, a new study has found. Almost half of the measured particles stem from sea traffic emissions, while the rest is deemed to be mainly … Continue reading →

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Even Moderate Air Pollution Could Trigger Severe Heart Attacks: Study 

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Even moderate levels of air pollution have now been linked to increased risk of heart attacks in people with heart disease. That’s according to new research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s annual conference. Researchers analyzed 20 years of data on 16,000 heart attacks treated at Intermountain … Continue reading →

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New study uncovers the underlying causes of Delhi’s air pollution problems

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study “Air Pollution Challenges for developing megacities like Delhi” published today in Atmospheric Environment has described how Delhi suffers a toxic blend of geography, growth, poor energy sources and unfavourable weather that perpetuates and propagates its dangerously high levels … Continue reading →

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