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ATLANTIC SEASONAL AIR QUALITY FORECAST RESUMES MAY 1, 2003
HALIFAX, May 1, 2003 – Environment Canada’s seasonal Air Quality Forecast for Atlantic Canada, formerly known as the “Smog Forecast”, resumes May 1, 2003 and runs to the end of October as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide air quality information to Canadians. The first forecast for the 2003 season will be issued on May 1, 2003, at 5:00 a.m. ADT/5:30 a.m. NDT. Forecast will be issued twice daily.
“Outdoor air pollution can be a powerful irritant, especially for the elderly, the very young and for those who suffer from cardiovascular or respiratory illness,” said the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment. “Air Quality Forecasts help Canadians make informed decisions when planning their daily activities, decisions that can protect their health”.
Atlantic Canada is one of four regions in Canada susceptible to elevated concentrations of summer smog. In the Atlantic region, it is primarily due to the long‑range transport of air pollutants such as ground-level ozone from central Canada and the northeastern part of the United States.
The Air Quality Forecast Program partners include provincial Environment and Health departments, the provincial Lung Associations and others concerned about clean air issues.
Environment Canada’s Air Quality Forecast is available on the Internet at: http://www.atl.ec.gc.ca/airquality/, or by calling Environment Canada’s local telephone information lines which can be found in local telephone directories.
The Government of Canada is committed to improving air quality in Canada and reducing the health and environmental effects of air pollution. Working in partnership with all levels of government and key stakeholders, Environment Canada has introduced a comprehensive Clean Air Agenda to reduce harmful air emissions from trans-boundary pollution, the transportation sector and industrial sector. Under this agenda, the department has introduced a 10-year Federal Agenda on Cleaner Vehicles, Engines and Fuels, upgraded the nation-wide air pollution-monitoring network, and expanded the National Pollutant Release Inventory to include more air contaminants. These actions will contribute to better air quality for all Canadians.
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For more information, please contact:
Mike Howe
Manager, Air Quality Prediction Program
Meteorological Service of Canada - Atlantic Region
Environment Canada
(506) 451-6015
