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Air pollution from the United States and to lesser extent Canada; caused by metal smelting, coal-burning for utilities, and vehicle emissions has resulted in acid rain, has severely impacted Canadian waterways, forest growth, and agricultural productivity. [2] Pollution reduces the value of the assets that make up Canadians' wealth.
The January 2024 version of the WHO database contains results of ambient (outdoor) air pollution monitoring from almost 5,390 towns and cities in 63 countries. Air quality in the database is represented by the annual mean concentration of particulate matter ( PM10 and PM2.5, i.e. particles smaller than 10 or 2.5 micrometers, respectively).
Leduc oil. Pollution is an environmental issue in Canada.It has posed health risks to the Canadian population and is an area of concern for Canadian lawmakers. Air, water and soil pollution as well as the associated health effects are prominent points of contention in modern Canadian society.
Environmental issues in Canada include impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, mining, logging, and the degradation of natural habitats.As one of the world's significant emitters of greenhouse gasses, [1] Canada has the potential to make contributions to curbing climate change with its environmental policies and conservation efforts.
The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI), established in 1992, and launched in 1993, is the national pollutant release and transfer register of Canada. [1] [2] This list of pollutants contains releases from a facility to the air, water, and land along with disposals at, or from a facility. [3]
The National Topographic System is used by Natural Resources Canada for providing general purpose topographic maps of the country. The maps provide details on landforms and terrain, lakes and rivers, forested areas, administrative zones, populated areas, roads and railways, as well as other man-made features. [ 22 ]
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Clickable map of Canada exhibiting its ten provinces and three territories, and their capitals ...
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