Tag Archives: World Heath Organization (WHO)

Swiss air pollution exceeds new WHO guidelines

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

On 22 September 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) adjusted its healthy guidelines for key air pollutants. Switzerland now regularly exceeds maximum guidelines for several pollutants. According to WHO, exposure to air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million premature … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to nearly 6 million premature births in 2019, study finds

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study released Tuesday from the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Washington found air pollution likely caused millions of babies to be born prematurely and under a healthy weight in 2019. Babies who are born with … Continue reading →

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WHO slashes guideline limits on air pollution from fossil fuels

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Level for the most damaging tiny particles is halved, reflecting new evidence of deadly harm The World Health Organization has cut its recommended limits for air pollution and urged nations to tackle dirty air and save millions of lives. In … Continue reading →

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Air pollution still too high in most EU Member States

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Concentrations of key air pollutants remain too high in most European countries. According to the European Environment Agency’s official data, published today, most European Union (EU) Member States exceed at least one or more of the EU’s legal limits for … Continue reading →

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One-third of countries lack air quality standards, says report

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has revealed that one-third of countries have no legally mandated outdoor air quality standards. It also noted that where such laws exist, standards vary widely and are often misaligned with World … Continue reading →

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Forest fires linked to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Setting fire to forest and agricultural land in Southeast Asia to prepare it for cultivation or grazing contributes to an estimated 59,000 premature deaths a year, say scientists. Their analysis reveals that the greatest health impact from the burning, which … Continue reading →

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Air pollution is slashing years off the lives of billions, report finds

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Dirty air is a far greater killer than smoking, car crashes or HIV/Aids, with coal burning the leading cause Air pollution is cutting short the lives of billions of people by up to six years, according to a new report, … Continue reading →

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The health and climate benefits of reducing air pollution

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is linked to more than 4 million deaths around the globe every year, according to the World Health Organization. Atmospheric pollutants like aerosols and ozone affect not only human health but also the global climate—though they stay in … Continue reading →

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