Source: Ministère du développement durable, de l'environnement et des parcs du Québec

Did you know that, in Canada, sale of woodstoves and fireplaces has risen by 258% from 1995 to 2004? Also, did you know that wood heating is a major contributor to poorer air quality in some residential areas and is largely responsible for winter smog? To learn more on what you can do to reduce emissions from wood heating, click here

Overview

Taking action to reduce air pollution will help improve the health of Canadians, preserve our ecosystems and enhance Canada's economic competitiveness. Clean Air Online was developed to provide all Canadians with the information they need to make informed decisions as consumers and citizens. More...

Issues

Issues associated with air pollution include: smog, acid rain, transboundary movement of pollutants, indoor air pollution and land use

Sources

Key sources of air pollution associated with human activities include: the burning of fossil fuels, transportation, various industries, our homes, wood heating, and many others. Natural sources can also contribute to air pollution.

Impacts

Poor air quality affects human health, the environment and the economy.

Taking action

Taking action in your community can be as big or small a project as you want it to be. More...

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