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Wildland fire emissions worse in polluted areas: Study shows biomass grown in areas of poor air quality releases more pollutants when burned than biomass grown in clean air 

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

When plant matter burns, it releases a complex mixture of gases and aerosols into the atmosphere. In forests subject to air pollution, these emissions may be more toxic than in areas of good air quality, according to a new study … Continue reading →

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Log fires or traffic fumes: what’s the real cause of Bergen’s air pollution? 

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

A recent spate of bad air days caused the Norwegian city to introduce a controversial alternate-day car ban. Yet research shows the burning of logs in homes is a far bigger contributor to Bergen’s pollution problems The air quality in … Continue reading →

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Experts warn of poor air quality in Valley

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Though the availability of firewood for cooking in Kathmandu Valley may bring respite from the acute fuel crisis, it could contribute to deteriorating air quality in the Valley with onset of winter season this year, experts said. The government has … Continue reading →

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How do fire emissions from industrial plantations affect air quality in Equatorial SEA?

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers have combined satellite observations with atmospheric modelling to calculate how fires associated with industrial concessions in the Sumatra and Kalimantan regions of Indonesia affect air quality across Equatorial Asia. The findings, published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters, … Continue reading →

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Timaru experiences high air pollution again

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Timaru is failing at keeping its high air pollution days down to a minimum with the tally for the year to date being 10. Environment Canterbury (ECan) reports Timaru had a PM10 concentration of 53 on Monday. By this time … Continue reading →

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New air quality rating raises concerns

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

When the air quality in Santa Cruz County was given an “F” by the American Lung Association earlier in the year, people took notice. After all, residents were use to an “A” based on the Santa Cruz Mountains’ barrier to … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s air pollution rises to unhealthy level

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore’s air pollution hit levels classified “unhealthy” on Friday, the government’s National Environment Agency said on its website. (www.haze.gov.sg) The 3-hour Pollution Standards Index (PSI) in the city-state rose to 102 at 4 p.m. local time (0800 GMT). A PSI … Continue reading →

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Utah Proposes Winter Wood Burning Ban to Improve Air Quality

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In an effort to improve air quality across Utah during the winter season, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed a seasonal wood burn ban, much to the chagrin of many locals. The ban would eliminate solid fuel … Continue reading →

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