Individuals
Poor air quality is a serious problem that requires cooperation and effort from every Canadian. Every bit that we do can make a significant and real difference in reducing air pollution, addressing climate change and protecting our health. It's a win-win situation!
Be informed and learn all there is to know about clean air. Use air quality forecasts to learn about the air quality conditions in your area. Visit web sites such as the National Pollutant Release Inventory Communities Portal to learn about specific pollution sources. And keep reading all of the information on Clean Air Online.
In addition, by conserving energy and making better consumer decisions we can reduce the amount of emissions that we emit at home, on the road, at work and at play. There are many easy-to-do tips to help you take action.
A number of participation initiatives and resources exist to help you reduce energy use and your emissions of harmful pollutants, and save money at the same time. If you can take some time to read about these initiatives, take advantage of them, and put the many tips that they offer into practice, you will make a great contribution to ensuring cleaner air for the future.
To keep motivated and have some fun, participate in Clean Air Day, which is part of Environment Week and the Government of Canada's goal to increase public awareness and action to improve air quality and reduce the effects of climate change.
You can also help by encouraging others to do their part. Make sure to tell friends and family about the important contribution they can make to ensure cleaner air. Support green business and encourage non-green business to switch to environmentally friendly practices. Donate some time to help a local environmental clean air group and encourage your local, provincial, and federal governments to take even greater action. You'll be surprised to see how good it feels and how easy it is!