Tag Archives: World Heath Organization (WHO)

EU air pollution poses health and climate risks

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution poses a serious risk to the health and surrounding environment of European citizens, a new report warns. The Air Quality in Europe assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals 90% of residents in European cities are exposed … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘still harming Europeans’ health’

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is still continuing to damage European citizens’ health and the environment, latest figures show. The European Environment Agency (EEA) listed tiny airborne particles and ozone as posing a “significant threat”. However, the authors said nations had significantly cut … Continue reading →

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London air pollution level hits startling high

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

London’s air pollution level is so high that it will exceed acceptable standards, set by the UN, in several years. Thirty thousand people die from air pollution every year. To improve air quality in the UK’s capital, the authorities call … Continue reading →

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Beware of wind from the cities

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Despite the longest spell of hot weather for seven years, July’s smog was around 25% less than the 2003 and 2006 heatwaves. This wasn’t due to better air pollution management, but to the favourable airflow; the 2003 and 2006 events … Continue reading →

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Iran ranked third most polluted country

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The director of vehicle inspection headquarters said on Monday that according to the World Health Organization statistics Iran is among the most air-polluted cities, rated third in the world. And based on the same data, Iran also stood fifth among … Continue reading →

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Dangerous air pollution levels ‘being kept hidden’

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

DANGEROUS levels of air pollution posing a threat to public health have been discovered in Musselburgh amid claims the extent of the problem has been kept hidden by authorities. Vehicle emissions breach World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, prompting experts to … Continue reading →

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Five most polluted Hackney roads revealed as campaigners urge Boris Johnson to stop breaching air quality standards

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Following a formal request for information from the campaign group Clean Air in London, the Mayor of London has now released data revealing the extent of air pollution on the capital’s busiest roads. Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones has … Continue reading →

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Why is killer diesel still poisoning our air?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Enjoying the sun? I do hope so, not least because there is an extra reason to relish the best spell of good weather in seven years. Dangerous air pollution normally soars in such conditions, but so far we have largely … Continue reading →

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