Tag Archives: UK

UK experienced top levels of air pollution in March

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollutionwatch: UK experienced top levels of air pollution in March | Environment | The Guardian. Air pollution during March reached the top level of the government’s new pollution index.

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The gluing is no way to clean up London | Dirty air has been linked to up to 30% of childhood asthma

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson, gluing pollution to the ground is no way to clean up London | Siobhan Grimes and Alice Haworth-Booth | Environment | guardian.co.uk. The road spraying is set to continue in the run up to the Olympics in an … Continue reading →

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London’s air pollution levels, monitoring and EU limits

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

BBC News – London’s air pollution levels, monitoring and EU limits. The Department of Environment has claimed London’s air pollution levels are getting better and EU targets for 2011 were met. Andrew Cryan reports on claims that some of the … Continue reading →

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Switch off your engine

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

4300 deaths caused each year from exposure to London’s air pollution. Switch off your engine | Transport for London. Idling is leaving your vehicle’s engine running when stationary. Turn off your engine when parked, loading or waiting at the roadside … Continue reading →

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Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cyclists raise Portsmouth air pollution concerns-BBC News Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you? Nitrogen dioxides levels measured in parts of the south east of England are reported to exceed the EU standards and its having an … Continue reading →

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Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. Is this what the future holds?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

BBC News – Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. According to this report we should all be prepared for pollution levels to continue to rise. We may be more aware of what pollutants are in the air but little has … Continue reading →

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How to use the Daily Air Quality Index

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Daily Air Quality Index – Defra, UK. In the UK, most air pollution information services use the index and banding system recommended by the Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP). The system uses an index numbered 1-10, divided into four … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels before Olympics – Telegraph It has been known for some time that dust suppressants are being used in London’s pollution hotspots. There are many questions to be asked about health and … Continue reading →

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