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Bill de Blasio Announces ‘Sweeping Update’ to NYC’s Air Pollution Code

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio decided to make the five boroughs a little greener. Mr. de Blasio today announced “the most sweeping update to New York City’s Air Pollution Control Code since 1975,” according to his … Continue reading →

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Air quality board considers easing diesel rules

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

California air quality officials are considering giving small trucking operations more time to comply with new rules to clean up diesel emissions. The proposal would push back deadlines by a few years for small fleets, lightly used trucks and those … Continue reading →

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California’s Most Polluted Neighborhoods Home To Ethnic Minorities, Report Shows

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Many California residents, particularly in big cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, gripe about the ever-present smog that hangs over the skyline, but some communities have it far worse than others. According to a report from the Office of … Continue reading →

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US races ahead of targets to reduce air pollution, study finds

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

US efforts over the last 10 years to clear the air of dangerous particulate matter have been so successful that most urban areas have already attained the next benchmark, according to new research by Rice University. Atmospheric researchers at Rice … Continue reading →

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Citizens Gather Post-Session to talk Air Quality

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

During the 2014 legislative session, the issue of air pollution mitigation hung over the halls of the Capitol Building much like the annual inversion. Legislation to clear the air, however, saw mixed results, with key pieces of legislation failing to … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Watch – Santa Barbara

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District today issued an Air Quality Watch for Northern Santa Barbara County to be in effect until the morning of Wednesday, March 19. The combination … Continue reading →

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MPCA issues air pollution health alert for portions of MN

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

MPCA issues air pollution health alert for portions of MN St. Paul, Minn.– The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air pollution health alert for western Minnesota effective from noon on Thursday, March 6 through noon on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Drought linked to polluted winter air

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

California’s parched winter brought a big surge in air pollution, pushing the number of bad air days one-third higher than the previous winter and posing a serious health threat, state air quality officials said Tuesday. Levels of haze-forming soot typically … Continue reading →

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