Air Pollution
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Wildfires take over from industry as major source of cancer-causing air toxins: studyPolycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) are created during burning of everything from oil to wood to cigarettes, and many are carcinogenic.EnvironmentDec 14, 2020
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U.S. wildfire smoke has exposed millions to hazardous air pollution, analysis showsThe smoke has caused emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm.EnvironmentOct 15, 2020
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Greenhouse gases soar to new record despite coronavirus lockdowns: UNA sharp drop in daily emissions amid coronavirus lockdowns earlier this year had little lasting effect on the build-up of climate-warming carbon dioxide.EnvironmentSep 9, 2020
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Environment Canada warns of air pollution as crews continue to battle fires in western Nova ScotiaSmoke from fires near Argyle and Pubnico in Yarmouth County, Lake Alma in Annapolis County and Saturday Lake in Lunenburg County are affecting air quality.WeatherAug 29, 2020
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Elevated ozone levels prompt special air quality statement for southwestern OntarioThe worst conditions on Tuesday in London are predicted to last between 4 and 8 p.m.HealthJul 7, 2020
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Heat warning issued for Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland CountyEnvironment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of Southern Ontario, as temperatures soar into the weekend.NewsJul 3, 2020
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B.C. looking to buy air purifiers for smoke relief in wildfire-affected communitiesThe province has put out a request for contract bids, amid concerns the wildfire season and COVID-19 could combine to cause serious health issues.NewsJun 7, 2020
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Canada’s big cities see air pollution fall by a third amid COVID-19 pandemic: Environment CanadaMost major Canadian cities saw drastic improvements in air quality over the last two months as COVID-19 kept people at home instead of on the roads.CanadaMay 21, 2020
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Air pollution plummeted in China due to coronavirus. It’s starting to go up againSatellite imagery shows the high levels of nitrogen dioxide over China went down as lockdowns and factory closures were enforced earlier this year, but it's starting to rise again as cases drop.TrendingMar 19, 2020
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Edmonton’s air quality reaches ‘high-risk’ levels on Monday: Environment CanadaEdmonton's air quality rose to a 9 on the Air Quality Health Index at one point on Monday, a level that Environment Canada deems to be a "high risk" to people in the affected area.HealthJan 20, 2020
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