Tag Archives: Canada

Forest fires impact air quality across Canada

What’s been causing Western Canada’s recent smog alerts and poor air quality? The answer lies somewhere between forest fires and upwind. Canada’s western provinces have been on the radar. July was a month of tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and forest fires … Continue reading →

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Breathe easy, Vancouver: Your worst air pollution would be welcome relief in Hong Kong

I’ll wager I wasn’t the only former Hong Kong resident who cocked an eyebrow last week when Metro Vancouver authorities issued a rare air-quality advisory. Residents were told to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise at certain times, with air conditions said … Continue reading →

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Wildfires causing hazy skies, vibrant sunsets in Minnesota

Have the skies looked a little hazy, and the sunsets extra red this weekend? That’s because strong winds have blown particles and smoke from a massive, rapidly spreading wildfire in north-central Washington state and Canada to Minnesota, which is creating a foggy … Continue reading →

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Toronto can do more to reduce premature deaths from air pollution

Torontonians can breathe a little easier today on the subject of air pollution. Canada’s largest city, once nicknamed The Big Smoke, has shown a striking improvement in air quality — saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. But Canada’s largest city can … Continue reading →

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Traffic-related air pollution a growing concern in Canada

There’s Evidence showing a link between traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and the development of asthma in children and adults and it’s a growing Public Health concern in Canada, according to a paper printed in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Studies … Continue reading →

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Ottawa, provinces poised to agree on new deal to control air pollution

Federal and provincial environment ministers are poised to announce a new deal to better control industrial air pollution and reduce smog. Officials from both levels of government have agreed in principle to the air-quality deal, and have the backing of … Continue reading →

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Southern Ontario remains under smog advisory

Residents in Toronto and the surrounding area are being warned to expect high levels of air pollution on Monday, as a smog advisory remains in effect for the second-straight day. The advisory, jointly issued by Environment Canada and Ontarios ministry … Continue reading →

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Air quality forecast comes to Fort Sask. area in July

If you’re the kind of person who likes to check the weather forecast before making plans, you’re going to have another bit of information to consider this July when the provincial environment department will begin to issue air quality forecasts … Continue reading →

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