Air Quality

Jun
26
2019

Canada-California clean transportation agreement is a win for drivers and industry

Pembina Institute reacts to the federal government’s transportation agreement with California

Pembina Institute

OTTAWA— Isabelle Turcotte, federal policy director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the announcement of the Canada-California transportation MOU: Read more about Canada-California clean transportation agreement is a win for drivers and industry

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Atmosphere
Air Quality
Climate Change
Transportation
Feb
20
2019

Call for Comments: draft ambient air quality guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Proposed ambient air quality guideline - Total Reduced Sulphur (TRS)
Deadline: 
15 Mar 2019

Alberta Environment and Parks has posted their draft Ambient Air Quality Guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur (TRS).

Comments, questions or suggestions regarding the content of this ambient air quality guideline can be emailed or forwarded to:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Read more about Call for Comments: draft ambient air quality guidelines for Total Reduced Sulphur

Source: Alberta Environment and Parks
Air Quality
Toxics
Nov
20
2018

ACA Clean Air Forum 2018

Alberta Capital Airshed
Nov 20 2018 - 8:00am to 4:30pm

The Clean Air Forum is an opportunity to gather together and discuss air quality within our local airshed.  Stakeholders include municipalities, air quality and public health professionals, community environmental interests, industry, government, academia and students. The Forum will be held at Paul Byrne Hall at MacEwan University and include panel presentations, dialogue and an opportunity to share ideas in a workshop environment. Read more about ACA Clean Air Forum 2018

Source: Alberta Capital Airshed

Location

Paul Byrne Hall, MacEwan University
9-115, 10910 104 Avenue NW
T5K 2Y9 Edmonton , AB
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Atmosphere
Air Quality
Environmental Health
Aug
29
2018

Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Facilitation), CASA & AWC

Position: 
Project Manager (Facilitation)
Organization: 
Clean Air Strategic Alliance
Alberta Water Council
Application Deadline: 
11 Sep 2018
Location: 
Edmonton

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager (PM) provides leadership and direction to multi-stakeholder project teams, working groups, and committees tasked with developing various solutions and deliverables for some of Alberta's most challenging water and air management issues. Working within the AWC and CASA’s collaborative decision-making processes, the PM plays an integral role to ensure that stakeholder participation is meaningful, diverse perspectives are heard and considered in order to reach solutions through consensus, and various deliverables are produced on time and of high quality.  Read more about Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Facilitation), CASA & AWC

Source: Clean Air Strategic Alliance
Atmosphere
Air Quality
Fresh Water
Full-time
Temporary
Paid
Aug
20
2018

Canada must chart its own course to hold firm on transportation climate commitments

Pembina Institute reacts to Canada's mid-term evaluation of vehicle emission standards

Pembina Institute

TORONTO — Isabelle Turcotte, Director of Federal Policy at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada's announcement of public consultations on vehicle emission standards: Read more about Canada must chart its own course to hold firm on transportation climate commitments

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Air Quality
Climate Change
Transportation
Aug
08
2018

Call for Delegate: Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework Implementation Oversight Advisory Committee

Red Deer & North Saskatchewan Region, Alberta Environment & Parks
Initiative: 
Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework Implementation Oversight Advisory Committee
Position: 
ENGO Sector Member
Application Deadline: 
30 Aug 2018

The Oversight Advisory Committee will be responsible for advising and assisting Alberta Environment and Parks on:  Read more about Call for Delegate: Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework Implementation Oversight Advisory Committee

Air Quality
Jul
06
2018

Call for Nominations: CAAQS Development and Review Working Group

Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
Initiative: 
Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards Development and Review Working Group
Position: 
Non-Governmental or Indigenous Organization Representative
Application Deadline: 
30 Jul 2018

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) is the primary, minister-led intergovernmental forum in Canada for collective action on environmental issues of national and international concern. The 14 member governments work as partners in developing consistent environmental standards and practices. Read more about Call for Nominations: CAAQS Development and Review Working Group

Source: CCME
Atmosphere
Air Quality
May
25
2018

Draft PM2.5 objective posted for public comment

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Ambient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines— Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Deadline: 
25 Jul 2018

On May 25, 2018, Alberta Environment & Parks posted the draft Amibient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines — Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) for a 60-day public review and comment period. The draft guideline proposes reducing the 24-hour objective to 29µg/m3 from 30µg/m3. Read more about Draft PM2.5 objective posted for public comment

Visit the AEP website to read the draft objective and for information on how to submit comments.
Atmosphere
Air Quality
Environmental Health
Apr
20
2018

Call for Members: CASA ROVER III Project Team (On-road Vehicle Emissions Testing)

Clean Air Strategic Alliance
Initiative: 
ROVER III Project Team
Position: 
ENGO Members
Application Deadline: 
30 Apr 2018

The Government of Alberta has committed to implementing the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) as part of the national Air Quality Management System. Air emissions need to be managed for Alberta to achieve the CAAQS as they become more stringent over time. Read more about Call for Members: CASA ROVER III Project Team (On-road Vehicle Emissions Testing)

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