Tag Archives: World Heath Organization (WHO)

World Pollutionwatch: Pain in Spain 

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Residents of Madrid became the latest to have their daily lives disrupted by the failure to control air pollution. New emergency laws were enacted for the first time in mid-November following a finding by the EU commission that the city’s … Continue reading →

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Chinese authorities boost smog alert level in Beijing 

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The authorities in the Chinese capital, Beijing, have issued their highest smog warning so far this year. The “orange level” alert declared on Sunday is the second highest possible, requiring factories to cut production. On Sunday, some pollution readings in … Continue reading →

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Beijing air pollution at hazardous levels

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution has reached hazardous levels in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with authorities advising citizens to stay indoors. On Saturday, the level of the poisonous, tiny particles of PM2.5 was at 391 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the US … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s air pollution hotspots

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

According to statistics urban air pollution is linked to up to 2 million premature deaths world-wide each year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution database collected data on the outdoor (or ambient) air quality of 1600 cities from 91 … Continue reading →

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For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks 

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study. “There is a convincing … Continue reading →

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Delhi November air quality threatened by Punjab farm fires 

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

In October and November, farmers in Punjab and Haryana burn their fields to cheaply clear paddy stubble, raising PM2.5 levels in neighbouring Delhi Since September 2015, an ecological and public health disaster has been unfolding in Indonesia, as fires burn … Continue reading →

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WHO: 7 Million People Die Each Year Due to Air Pollution 

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

About 56 million people die worldwide. Of those, at least 7 million die from pollution-related diseases each year, the U.N.’s health body said. The U.N.’s body for health, WHO, reported on Wednesday that if the world powers reach a global … Continue reading →

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Delhi warns against Diwali fireworks to safeguard air quality 

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

City authorities advise vulnerable people to remain indoors during Hindu festival as they struggle to keep smog under control Authorities in Delhi are calling on inhabitants to forego traditional fireworks during this week’s Hindu festival of Diwali in a bid … Continue reading →

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