Tag Archives: Smog

The lethal effects of London fog

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

After the Great Smog of 1952 killed up to 12,000 Londoners, the country cleaned up its act. But today, pollution of another kind may be just as insidious – and almost as lethal. Imagine smog so thick that you can’t … Continue reading →

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Italy smog: Milan bans cars for three days to fight pollution 

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Italy’s iconic Vespa scooters will vanish from the streets of Milan for three days next week, as authorities ban cars and motorcycles in an attempt to curb the city’s smog problem. Drivers in the northern city will have to leave … Continue reading →

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Beijing may miss annual goal to improve air quality due to smog 

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Frequent spells of smog, which has hit Beijing four times since last month, may make it difficult for the capital to achieve its annual air quality improvement goal, a municipal official said on Sunday. Beijing has set a target of … Continue reading →

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Delhi warns against Diwali fireworks to safeguard air quality 

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

City authorities advise vulnerable people to remain indoors during Hindu festival as they struggle to keep smog under control Authorities in Delhi are calling on inhabitants to forego traditional fireworks during this week’s Hindu festival of Diwali in a bid … Continue reading →

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Paris’s first attempt at car-free day brings big drop in air and noise pollution 

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vehicle ban, applied to just 30% of French capital, showed encouraging results – but new report says nation has far to go Paris’s “day without cars” last week led to such a dramatic drop in both air and noise pollution … Continue reading →

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How ozone attacks our food

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

September marks the end of the UK’s summer and also the end of our risk period for summertime smog. From now on, shorter days and weaker sun mean that ground level ozone won’t pass six on the 10-point UK pollution … Continue reading →

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What happens on the molecular level when smog gets into the lungs? 

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Coughing. A sore throat. Maybe a pain in your chest as you take a deep breath. These are all common symptoms for many city-living people when smog levels are high. And while it is well understood that smog can cause … Continue reading →

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Joggers told to avoid certain London City streets due to air pollution

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The City of London have issued a new alert system to warn joggers to exercising in areas where air levels are unsafe. Due to potentially toxic levels of air pollution in several areas around the city, joggers are being warned … Continue reading →

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