Tag Archives: World Heath Organization (WHO)

World Bank: Air pollution deaths cost world $5tn a year

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Premature deaths as a result of air pollution are costing the global economy trillions of dollars every year. A new study from the World Bank found air pollution to be the “deadliest” form of pollution and the fourth leading risk … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Bolivia’s La Paz Falls by 72% on Car-Free Day 

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bolivia’s National Pedestrian Day was hailed as a huge success by environmentalists. Bolivians breathed a huge sigh of relief Sunday as the streets in major cities were cleared of all motorized vehicles. The air they were breathing was significantly cleaner … Continue reading →

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Pollution particles ‘get into brain’

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles of pollution have been discovered inside samples of brain tissue, according to new research. Suspected of toxicity, the particles of iron oxide could conceivably contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s – though evidence for this is lacking. The finding … Continue reading →

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All is not pristine in New Zealand 

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Most images of New Zealand show a pristine environment of great beauty. It therefore comes as a surprise that airborne particle pollution in many towns is above World Health Organisation guidelines. This is not due to the diesel cars that … Continue reading →

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Motorists breathe in 40% more deadly pollutants when sat at red lights 

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Car emissions take longer to disperse in built-up areas and end up accumulating in the air at traffic lights and junctions, researchers from the University of Surrey found. Drivers inhale seven times more pollutants at red lights than pedestrians Pollutants … Continue reading →

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Air pollution threat hidden as research ‘presumes people are at home’: study 

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Previous investigations fail to reveal impact of ‘world’s largest human health threat’ because they do not account for people’s movement, researchers say The true impact of air pollution has been obscured by the failure to consider people’s exposure as they … Continue reading →

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NASA’s Satellite Photos Of Rio Show Something Troubling In The Air 

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Rio’s Olympic Games are in full force as 10,000 athletes from around the world traveled to the Brazilian city last week to compete, and the games are certainly off to a strong start for some. However, just days before the … Continue reading →

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Map reveals which London parks have illegal pollution levels

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Hundreds of London’s green spaces, including Hyde Park and Regent’s Park, have potentially hazardous air pollution levels which exceed the European legal limit, according to new research. Nearly a quarter of the capital’s open parks have over 40 micrograms of … Continue reading →

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