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Air pollution caused fall in monsoon rains, says study

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Emissions produced by human activity over the past 50 years have caused decline of the annual monsoon rainfall, on which billions of people – including in India – depend, a new study suggests. Scientists found that emissions of tiny air … Continue reading →

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Call for urgent action to address Europe’s air pollution

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Respiratory Society publishes new data showing ‘clear link’ between exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adults The European Respiratory Society has called for urgent action to tackle air pollution in Europe following the release of new … Continue reading →

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High Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Deteriorating Lung Health

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study has revealed a link between air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adult European citizens. Researchers found that children growing up in areas with higher levels of pollution will have lower levels of lung function and a … Continue reading →

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Study: climate change will worsen air pollution

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

By the end of the century, more than half of the world’s population could be exposed to “stagnant atmospheric conditions”, which would keep pollutants low in the air, worsening the effects of pollution, according to a new study. Scientists predicted … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to cognitive decline in later years

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The tiny particles in vehicle exhaust and other sources of air pollution may hasten cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new U. S. study. “We decided to examine the link between air pollution and cognitive function in older … Continue reading →

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Air pollution needs more monitoring, says GMB union

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Councils must work to improve the monitoring of urban air quality after research suggested some UK workers were being exposed to “dangerous” pollution levels, the GMB union has said. Street cleaners and parking staff were among those most at risk, … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Linked to Autism, Schizophrenia, Study Finds

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A mouse brain that was exposed to polluted air shows an enlarged lateral ventricle (right) compared with a mouse whose air was clean and filtered. Enlarged lateral ventricles are associated in humans with autism and schizophrenia. (University of Rochester Medical … Continue reading →

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Genes determine extent of inflammatory response of air pollutants

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen announced Thursday that people with certain gene variants react with a stronger inflammatory response than those who do not carry this genetic predisposition. The genetic predisposition is an important factor how people react to … Continue reading →

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