Atmospheric and Climate Science Directorate

Integration of Meteorological Issues

Climate change and other atmospheric issues (stratospheric ozone depletion, acidic deposition, smog, suspended particles and hazardous air pollutants) are interrelated through complex feedbacks, lags and synergisms. Policies to slow down or eliminate unwanted impacts of one issue, e.g. climate change, may not be optimal for the whole. The AIR Group conducts research to gain an improved understanding of the benefits and disbenefits of addressing single air issues versus a more integrated approach to air-issue science and policy. Special consideration is currently being given to the impacts and adaptation of the energy sector in the Toronto-Niagara Region. Stakeholder involvement (e.g. energy sector, municipal/provincial governments, non-government organisations, research institutions, funding partners, etc.) is essential to this research. The goal is to provide Canadian citizens, industry, and decision-makers with the information and tools necessary to reduce the risks to the atmospheric environment, build a greener society, and contribute to a more sustainable global environment.

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