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The Government of Canada has tabled Canada's Clean Air Act to help protect human health and the environment by taking an integrated approach to reducing emissions of both air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Issues Issues

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

SourcesSources

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.

ImpactsImpacts

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

TakingTaking action

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

What's the air quality and weather like in your community

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