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Epic Sandstorm Suffocates Middle East

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

For the third day in a row, the Middle East awoke Wednesday to the wind whipping and sand flying. And it’s only getting worse. A massive dust belt is moving from the Sahara Desert all the way up to Turkey, … Continue reading →

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Website on air quality launched; asthma sufferers to benefit

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma sufferers will now be able to monitor which areas to avoid during days of dust storms through the http://www.adairquality.ae website. The website provides real time data on air quality in the emirate. Dust storms can trigger asthmatic attacks if … Continue reading →

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Worst sandstorm in four years engulfs Israel as heavy air pollution recorded across country

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Heavy haze from sandstorms in the Negev area engulfed most parts of Israel on Monday, limiting visibility to approximately a kilometer. Conditions are expected to improve on Monday evening. The Environment Ministry issued a statement warning of high levels of … Continue reading →

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Smog and sandstorm engulf China’s capital

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in China’s capital, Beijing, has once again hit serious levels, with thick smog and a sandstorm blanketing the city. State news agency Xinhua, quoting officials, said the pollution levels were “dangerous”. Beijing’s environment agency blamed large amounts of … Continue reading →

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