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United Kingdom: When temperatures drop, pollution levels can soar

2013-04-07 23:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Guardian: On the 5 and 6 March air pollution reached the maximum value of 10 on the UK's air pollution index levels where the public are advised to reduce strenuous outdoor physical activity. The easterly air flow that bought cold weather to the UK during March also brought particulate air pollution from traffic and industry across Europe which combined with local air pollution from our own cities. Yorkshire, Warrington and Birmingham were the worst areas affected on 5 March. The area with index level 10...

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Car sales soar despite fears 'unlucky' 13 number plates would put off buyers

2013-04-06 13:15:19| Auto Dealers - Topix.net

Sales last month beat expectations - with 394,806 new A registrations, according to the Society of Motor A Manufacturers and Traders Fears that the new "unlucky" 13 number plate would drive car buyers away have proved unfounded, as sales leapt by almost 6%. Research ahead of March's 13 plate launch had suggested a bumpy ride for new cars, with a ... (more)

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Bassett sales soar 31% in first quarter

2013-04-05 14:47:32| Furniture - Topix.net

Sales climbed 31% for Bassett Furniture Inds. in the fiscal first quarter as the company reported volume gains with both its Bassett Home Furnishings dealers and independent retailers.

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