Category Archives: TV/News Reports

Hong Kong battles to improve air quality

As Hong Kong releases its latest economic growth figures, worries are increasing that its success has been bought at the price of heavy pollution which is holding back its appeal as a place to do business. For many Hong Kong … Continue reading

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Modern day pollution can’t be seen- it’s invisible, the health effects are not immediate, they are long term, they are chronic

“Modern day pollution can’t be seen- it’s invisible- the health effects are not immediate, they are long term, they are chronic” Professor Frank Kelly, Kings College London If you ever were under any doubt about the effects of Diesel on … Continue reading

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Air quality alert days pose health challenges for many people

Asthma couldn’t prevent Nikki Guernsey from running the Triple Crown, Louisville’s trifecta of 5K, 10K and 10-mile races, but nothing slows her down like an air quality alert day. “It feels like a suffocating blanket, despite using my rescue inhaler,” … Continue reading

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WHO says diesel fumes do cause cancer

Exhaust fumes from diesel engines do cause cancer, a panel of experts from the World Health Organisation says. BBC News – WHO says diesel fumes do cause cancer.

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How to count pollen

How does the Met Office count pollen? via BBC News – Met Office: How to count pollen.

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London’s air pollution levels, monitoring and EU limits

BBC News – London’s air pollution levels, monitoring and EU limits. The Department of Environment has claimed London’s air pollution levels are getting better and EU targets for 2011 were met. Andrew Cryan reports on claims that some of the … Continue reading

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Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you?

Cyclists raise Portsmouth air pollution concerns-BBC News Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you? Nitrogen dioxides levels measured in parts of the south east of England are reported to exceed the EU standards and its having an … Continue reading

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Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. Is this what the future holds?

BBC News – Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. According to this report we should all be prepared for pollution levels to continue to rise. We may be more aware of what pollutants are in the air but little has … Continue reading

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