Pollution

• Canadians dropping some plastic habits as national ban looms, data suggests

  Statistics Canada said that in 2021, 97 per cent of Canadians used their own reusable bags or containers when grocery shopping, up only slightly from 96 per cent in 2019.

  Environment

  Nov 29, 2022
  
• Kingston businesses prepare for plastic ban

  Grocery stores and restaurants prepare for single use plastics ban. Queen's University Environmental Studies professor warns the impact is limited but an important step.

  Consumer

  Oct 20, 2022
  
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• Quebec government releases list of companies permitted to exceed pollution norms

  Officials from the Environment Department say that while the eight companies are allowed to exceed emission norms, not all of them do.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
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• ‘Forever chemicals’ have made rainwater ‘unsafe to drink’ globally, says study

  The study claims the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rainwater exceeds established U.S. guideline values for what is deemed "safe."

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2022
• English Bay beach closed again due to high levels of E. coli

  Closures were already in effect for Locarno Beach in Point Grey, two beaches on Bowen Island and Trout Lake.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2022
• ‘Elevated pollution levels’ lead to special air quality statement for much of southern Ontario

  Environment Canada said hot and humid weather conditions are creating elevated levels of air pollution. 

  Weather

  Jun 21, 2022
• Source of solvent that killed potentially hundreds of fish in Coquitlam creek unclear: city

  People who live near Booth Creek at Myrnam Street first noticed the dead fish and a strong odour Saturday evening.

  Environment

  Jun 13, 2022
• Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollution

  Th Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim unveiled the "Dart Board" to mark the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day, in a bid to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Higher air pollution linked to more severe cases of COVID-19, study suggests

  The research found a link between chronic exposure to air pollution and hospitalization, ICU admission and death among COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  May 23, 2022
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• Pollution kills 9 million people globally a year, new study finds

  A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000.

  World

  May 17, 2022