Particulate Matter
Particulates – also known as atmospheric aerosol particles, atmospheric particulate matter, particulate matter (PM), or suspended particulate matter (SPM) – are microscopic particles of solid or liquid matter suspended in the air. The term aerosol commonly refers to the particulate/air mixture, as opposed to the particulate matter alone. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or anthropogenic. They have impacts on climate and precipitation that adversely affect human health, in ways additional to direct inhalation. Types of atmospheric particles include suspended particulate matter; thoracic and respirable particles; inhalable coarse particles, designated PM10, which are coarse particles with a diameter of …
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Community Foundation Canada · 16 September 2024 English
small- and medium-sized enterprises The new Storyteller-in-Residence program is part of UVic’s commitment to ʔetal nəwəl — which means relationships with 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the lands, …
recorded annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) of 6.6 and 5.6 micrograms per cubic …
VTPI: Victoria Transport Policy Institute · 12 September 2024 English
This analysis indicates that children tend to be healthier and more successful growing up in compact neighborhoods where residents frequently walk and bicycle, drive less at lower speeds, have affordable …
organic compounds [VOCs], ozone, air toxins, particulate matter [PM] and dust. They can cause physical illnesses …
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 …
pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).” They further note that “fracking operations …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 August 2024 English
The mass-rapid transit (MRT) in Pampanga province, Philippines, will consist of five transport lines, including four bus rapid transit lines and one light rail line. The MRT system aims to …
construction Social indicators Health • Exposure to particulate matter from transport in the living environment … economic benefits • Justice of exposure to particulate matter • Justice of exposure to nitrogen dioxide … L., Ali-Khodja, H., & Khardi, S., (2017). Particulate matter from road traffic in Africa. Journal of …
EAC: Centre d'action écologique · 4 July 2024 English
Without examining the viability of having crushing and other process activities inside a facility instead of out in the open, the proponent has not considered a reasonable alternative means of …
the proponent notes that: “Emissions of particulate matter (particularly dust), light, and combustion …
Fraser Institute · 28 May 2024 English
Summary This essay evaluates past carbon emission reduction and the feasibility of eliminating fossil fuels to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. Despite international agreements, government spending and regulations, and technological …
NO2) and sulfur (SO2 and SO3) oxides and particulate matter; their highly uneven distribution contributes …
BC Housing · 10 May 2024 English
2 Outline • Heat/wildfire smoke events and related illness • Risks for health effects of heat and wildfire smoke • Planning and action for extreme heat and wildfire smoke • …
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ELC: Environmental Law Centre · 23 April 2024 English
In the case of the Tobacco Act, the federal government is exercising its criminal law power to create legislation that addresses the public health concern of smoking, and it regulates …
bleaching” (listing 34 of Part 2 of Schedule 1); “Particulate matter containing metals that is released in emissions … (listing 61 of Part 2 of Schedule 1), and “Particulate matter containing metals that is released in emissions …
CIRL: Canadian Institute of Resources Law · 23 April 2024 French
The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary and the President of the University of Calgary. [...] Catalysts for …
emit smoke and fumes which are the source of particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxides, sulphur …
IRSST: Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail · 17 April 2024 English
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