Air Pollution

Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are different types of air pollutants, such as gases (such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and biological molecules. Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies and even death to humans; it may also cause harm to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, and may damage the natural or built environment. Both human activity and natural …

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CGAI: Canadian Global Affairs Institute · 31 August 2024

Le professeur Pierre-Olivier Pineau, titulaire de la Chaire en gestion de l’énergie HEC-Montréal (École des hautes études commerciales, Université de Montréal), est une figure avantageusement connue au Québec.Intervenant souvent dans …

for oil); quality of life and health (less air pollution, more active mobility). It is therefore towards resources); and quality of life and health (less air pollution, more active mobility). The author therefore


Fraser Institute · 23 August 2024 English

Hydraulic fracturing, a technique used in oil and gas production, has faced strong opposition from environmental groups in the several decades since the practice came into widespread use. Opponents of …

and soil contamination, seismic activity, and air pollution. A notable finding is the aver- age use of 2 cementing, and underground water monitoring.” Air pollution generation is also identified as a risk arising fracturing operations. Hwang et al. (2023) observe “Air pollution is a significant environmental concern associated production of shale gas still contributes to air pollution, primarily through the release of methane gas also emitted in HF operations, contributing to air pollution and the formation of a ground-level ozone.”


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 August 2024 English

and time spent on transportation, as well as lowering carbon dioxide emissions and exposure to air pollution.

congestion, CO2 emissions, and exposure to air pollution. The public transport project will consist of change • Greenhouse gas emissions from transport Air pollution • Acidifying gases from transport • Volatile retail revenues 42.4% Rabl & Nazelle, 2012 Air pollution Total daily boarding/trips for all BRT and


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 August 2024 English

and time spent on transportation, as well as lowering carbon dioxide emissions and exposure to air pollution.

well as reduce CO2 emissions and exposure to air pollution in Pampanga’s urbanized areas. The project will value, retail revenues, and reduced levels of air pollution. The SAVi assessment also shows the resulting accidents Avoided CO2 emissions Avoided air pollution costs Retail revenues Property value


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 1 August 2024 English

Major foreign investments in the fossil fuel sector flow between the European Union (EU) and other contracting parties of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). This brief demonstrates that an inter …

the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution and its protocols, and other international


Fraser Institute · 26 July 2024 English

Canada’s government has launched an initiative to reduce Canadian emissions of nitrous oxide (N20), a greenhouse gas emitted mainly by Canada’s agricultural sector. Canada’s total GHG emissions amount to 1.6 …

Mohankumar employ the GAINS model (Greenhouse Gas—Air Pollution Inter- actions and Synergies model) to estimate


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 19 July 2024 English

This country report examines the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes on Trinidad and Tobago, incorporating insights from diverse stakeholders. It addresses challenges such as short-term impacts on exports, …

climate resilience. Less air pollution would also be an added benefit. Air pollution is the 6th leading cause


NSP: New Society Publishers · 25 June 2024 English

Deep polarization in our society prevents us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face. The Solutionary Way offers a practical approach, providing clear and achievable methods to bridge …

wildfires is periodically creating extreme air pollution. And because of the growing global demand for


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 6 June 2024 English

Nigeria's growing population is in need of wide-ranging solutions to the multidimensional poverty it faces. This IISD report outlines the risks that Nigeria faces in forging ahead with a dash …

Okafor, H. F., & Olayinka Iyiola, O. (2022). Air pollution, climate change and ecosystem health in the


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 17 May 2024 English

For decades, national policy-making has focused on GDP, with growth celebrated as the main standard for deciding how well countries are doing. Yet GDP is a short-term indicator that captures …

temperatures is made worse by the high level of air pollution in the country—particularly in the capital—which


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