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Icelandic volcano’s toxic gas is triple that of Europe’s industry

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A huge volcanic eruption in Iceland emitted on average three times as much of a toxic gas as all European industry combined, a study has revealed. Discharge of lava from the eruption at Bárðarbunga volcano released a huge mass — … Continue reading →

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Paddington station air pollution worse than roads outside 

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution from trains at London’s Paddington Station is worse than nearby major roads and exceeds EU recommendations for outdoor air quality, a study has shown. Levels of particulates, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide – all of which have been … Continue reading →

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Indonesia air pollution: Tens of thousands of lives at risk from new coal plants

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Indonesian government’s plan to build 117 new coal-fired power plants could cause tens of thousands of premature deaths, according to a new analysis. Harvard University researchers say pollution from those coal power plants in the pipeline will put 21,200 lives at risk … Continue reading →

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UK lobbying for even weaker EU air pollution laws, leaked papers show

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Conservative government argues that already watered-down laws to limit toxic pollution that causes tens of thousands of deaths each year will cause job losses in the coal mining sector Leaked documents show the UK is pushing for watered-down EU air … Continue reading →

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Istanbul and Safer Streets and Air Pollution

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

After years of intense traffic congestion, Istanbul began pedestrianizing its Historic Peninsula in 2005, prioritizing walkability and improving local air quality. Motorized vehicle emissions are a primary cause of air pollution and yield some of the most adverse impacts on … Continue reading →

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Tougher Air Pollution Targets In EU Could Save €40 Billion In Air Pollution Costs

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tougher national caps on the emissions of common air pollutants may soon be headed to the European Union, following the approval of European Commission proposals by the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament. The new caps call for the … Continue reading →

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China air pollution levels fall in first half of 2015: Greenpeace

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution levels in China’s cities improved in the first six months of this year, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said on Wednesday, but remained far worse than global and domestic standards. Average levels of PM2.5 — airborne particulates small enough … Continue reading →

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Yangon air pollution measured just above WHO guidelines

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air-pollution levels in downtown Yangon exceed international standards, city authorities have revealed. Monitoring equipment has recorded 102 parts per million (ppm) of airborne particles, 2ppm above the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 100ppm. In an interview with The Myanmar Times, … Continue reading →

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