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Offers resources on the environmental health effects of air quality, including how to reduce the risks and potential effects on human health of indoor air quality, air pollution, smog, agricultural practices affecting air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean Air Day is a day of celebration and awareness activities across the country to invite Canadians to take action on clean air and climate change.
Source: Environment Canada
Occasional eruptions of volcanoes around the world have led to concerns about volcanic ash drifting into Canada and the respiratory problems it might cause.
Source: Health Canada
Automotive vehicle engines produce a number of air pollutants that pose risks to your health.
Source: Health Canada
Wood smoke contains a number of pollutants that can be harmful to your health. If you use a wood stove or fireplace in your home, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of health effects for your family and neighbors.
Source: Health Canada
Smog and other air quality issues provided by Transport Canada.
Source: Transport Canada
Health Canada's site covers ins and outs of air quality and informs you about what is being done to protect the health of Canadians, from a description of pollutants and lung diseases, to research, risk assessment and regulations development. A wide range of information on related topics and activities on both outdoor and indoor air quality.
Source: Health Canada
Agricultural practices can potentially affect air quality through the emission of nitrogen compounds, particulate matter, and other substances.
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Air quality services available from Meteorological Service of Canada including air quality forecasting program, national air quality maps and ground-level ozone maps.
Source: Environment Canada
An introductory site on air quality and its importance, including the nature and sources of pollution.
Source: Sustaining the Environment and Resources for Canadians
Clean Air - a site for those who need some information and Fast Facts
Source: Environment Canada
The Environmental Technology Centre (ETC) provides specialized scientific support and undertakes research and development for Environmental Protection programs.
Source: Environment Canada
A five-year Transport Canada program which provides funding to municipalities to demonstrate, evaluate, and promote effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban transportation
Source: Transport Canada
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