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Airlines face fines for air pollution within the EU
The European Commission has confirmed that ten Chinese and Indian airlines are facing fines for failure to follow rules designed to reduce air pollution. China Air and India Air are among the ten airline companies that could be fined and … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Carbon Dioxide CO2, EU - European Union, Europe, European Commission
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Iran: Air pollution reaching deadly levels in Tehran
Air pollution in Tehran has reached such dangerous levels. The state-run news media has blame the sand storms in the western provinces. In January this year, universities and government offices in Tehran were closed because of high air pollution. At … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Middle East
Tagged Air Pollution, Boroujerd, Iran, Tehran, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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New study says diesel emissions can increase risk of cancer three-fold
A landmark government health study released last week provides evidence that the diesel engine exhaust that pervades California highways could be causing cancer at a greater rate than previously known. The study says miners exposed to diesel engine exhaust are … Continue reading
Air pollution clouds Chile’s cities, new law protects Costa Rica’s wildlife, and solar power brings energy to Mexico’s mountains
The Chilean government has approved new legislation to regulate emissions from the country’s mining smelters. The new law aims to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and arsenic by 53% and 37%, respectively. The regulated companies will have up to five … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, South America
Tagged Air Pollution, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Padre Las Casas, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, Temuco
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Ground-level ozone causes spring smog
During the 1950s when London was enveloped in pea-souper smogs, Los Angeles was struggling with a quite different air pollution problem. The London smogs were caused by coal smoke becoming trapped in the city in cold still conditions, whereas Los … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, London, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, ground level ozone, London, Ozone O3, Smog, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Air pollution increasing acidity of Arctic Ocean
On top of record ice melts the Arctic Ocean is reportedly experiencing a greater rate of carbon dioxide absorption than previously thought. The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide being absorbed is making the waters more acidic, risking the … Continue reading
New alliance to push for air quality improvement
A major new alliance to push for better air quality was launched in Dublin this afternoon – amid a spirited row between environmentalist Duncan Stewart and Minister for Environment Phil Hogan. Chief executive of the Asthma Society of Ireland Sharon … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Asthma Society of Ireland, Dublin, Inhale, Irel
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Respro®’s response to mask sizes for women
Further to the article “New Travel Accessory for Beijing: Gas Masks” we feel that the overriding message regrettably places Respro® products as unsuitable for women. This simply is not the case. When it comes to masks there is no need … Continue reading
Pittsburgh summit explores health effects of air pollution
Travelers flying into Pittsburgh can see the dirty brown blanket that is the region’s air quality problem, even if those who live under it cannot. That’s part of the problem and a big reason air pollution continues to impact human … Continue reading
Air quality in smaller towns is worse than in our cities
AIR quality in smaller towns is worse than in our major cities because of the burning of coal. And new research commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA shows that the air in Letterkenny, Co Donegal is not meeting minimum … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Asthma, Co Donegal, Co Kerry, Envirinmental Protection Agency - EPA, Ireland, Letterkenny, Tralee
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