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Study finds that air pollution is a driver of residential electricity demand

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

A study conducted by Associate Professor Alberto Salvo from the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences revealed that households respond to ambient air pollution by increasing electricity consumption, which in … Continue reading →

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Two new studies explore how pollution affects the brain

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

USC researchers are investigating the impact of fine particle pollution on child brain growth and in older women who aren’t eating enough fish. Apair of recently published USC studies add to our growing understanding of how fine particle pollution — … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus: Scientists find ‘unambiguous evidence’ that Covid-19 can remain airborne

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Following months of speculation and disagreement in the health community, a team of researchers has found that Covid-19 is airborne and that current social distancing guidelines could lead to more exposures and outbreaks. Confirmation of aerosol transmission, at distances of … Continue reading →

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‘High’ – Air pollution warning issued for London

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

AIR pollution in South London has risen to high levels due to the UK heatwave. The London Air Quality Network is reporting that the high levels of air pollution could continue across today with thunder showers predicted for tomorrow. The … Continue reading →

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Drivers who keep their windows down are exposed to 80 percent more air pollution

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Car users from the world’s least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, finds a first of its kind study from the University of Surrey. … Continue reading →

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‘Godzilla dust cloud’ from Sahara blankets Caribbean on its way to US

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality sinks to hazardous levels as biggest cloud seen in a generation swamps region after transatlantic journey A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the US with a size and concentration that … Continue reading →

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Cleaner air during UK lockdown relieves asthma for millions

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

People with asthma and other lung conditions report decrease in symptoms, finds survey Two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions such as asthma have experienced reduced symptoms during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the British Lung Foundation. A … Continue reading →

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Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatric Association. Japan’s coronavirus guidelines encourage people to wear masks but the medical … Continue reading →

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