Pollution

Do you know what kind of pollutants are affecting your neighbourhood? Read the articles below to find information on pollution prevention, environmental protection and contaminants. Find out how you can make safe environmental choices and stop pollution before it starts.

Contaminants   Cleaning Up Federal Contaminated Sites   Protecting Canada's Natural Heritage from Pesticides   Mercury Fever   Heavy Metal Birds   Uncovering the Past may Prove Harmful  Pollution Prevention   Stop Pollution Before It Starts

Environmental Protection   Environmental Innovation in the Oil and Gas Industry   A Glowing Success: The Case of the GloFishTM   A Changing World   Protecting Canada's Marine Environments from Polluters   Oil Spills: Cleaning Up the Mess   Track Pollution Levels in Your Community   Environmental Emergency Plans for Toxic Substances   Major Trends in Canada's Environment   HazMat Border Blitz   Environmental Assessment: A Primer for Industry   Looking for Environmental Facts?   Pollutants in Your Neighbourhood?   POPs - The Dirty Dozen   A Global Environmental Perspective

 Questions about pollution

  What costs more, driving on the highway with the air conditioning on or with the windows down?

  When the temperature is extremely cold is it better to idle the car to warm the engine before driving or warm the engine by driving? Is it good to use a block heater? What are the environmental impacts associated with remote car starters?

  Are there incentive programs in Canada to take older vehicles off the road?

  Are fluorescent bulbs that contain mercury more harmful to the environment and human health than incandescent bulbs?

  What are future concerns about landfills?

  What guidelines or regulations does Canada have in place for the use of two-stroke engines? Will they be restricted for marine use?

  Where would I be able to find an overview of the air, water and soil quality in different regions of Canada?

  How long does a cotton t-shirt take to decompose in a landfill?

  What is the procedure for cleaning up oil spills?

  Where do I get general info on landfills? How many are there in Canada?

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