Tag Archives: Scotland

Pollution threat from Glasgow subway

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Environmentalists are demanding urgent investigations into air pollution on the Glasgow subway after a snapshot survey by the Sunday Herald’s New Era magazine discovered passengers were breathing in tens of millions of tiny metallic particles that might damage their health. … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Glasgow, Scotland, World Heath Organization (WHO) | Leave a comment

Pollen counts set to soar this summer as experts warn hay fever will be the worst for 50 years

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Severe hay fever could hit millions of people this year as a result of the late spring, experts have warned. The combination of the longer winter and the potential for an early summer will push pollen levels to their highest … Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Hayfever | Tagged Allergies, Allergy Awareness Week 2013, Hayfever, Scotland, UK | Leave a comment

Scotland’s most polluted streets revealed

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Parts of Scotland are failing to meet targets on air pollution, according to figures highlighted by an environmental campaign group. Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) has drawn up a list of the most polluted streets in the country. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged Aberdeen, Air Pollution, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Perth, Scotland, UK | Leave a comment

Air pollution at Waverley seven times higher than safety limits

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exhaust fumes from trains and taxis, coupled with toxic dust kicked up by construction works, are endangering the health of commuters, tourists and workers – particularly those with asthma, lung or heart conditions, experts say. Politicians have reacted with shock … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Scotland, Waverley | Leave a comment

No idle threat – polluting motorists warned

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

MOTORISTS are being encouraged to ‘kill the fumes’ and stop engine idling in an intensive public information blitz across East Dunbartonshire. The campaign aims to highlight the detrimental effect that poor air quality has on the health of our children … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, vehicle emissions | 1 Comment

New zones plan may mean some vehicles banned due to emissions

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

LORRIES which do not meet strict emissions standards could be banned from parts of Edinburgh in a crackdown on pollution. Latest monitoring figures show air quality in the Capital is getting better, but still falling short of European targets, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Edinburgh, low emission zone, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Scotland, UK | Leave a comment

City coughs up for hi-tech sensors to track pollution

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Edinburgh is to become the first local authority area in Scotland to track levels of pollution hourly in a bid to cut down on harmful emissions. Environment chiefs are to install 20 advanced sensors along the A8 through Corstorphine – … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, UK | Tagged Air Pollution, Edinburgh, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2, Scotland, Year Of Air | Leave a comment

No clean city: Glasgow worst in UK for deadly traffic emissions

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

GLASGOW is the most polluted city in the UK – and the fifth worst in Europe – for key traffic-related emissions, according to a new report. It was the only city in Britain, except Leicester, shown to be failing European … Continue reading →