Presentation toPresentation to
alPHa/CoMOH Smog alPHa/CoMOH Smog WorkshopWorkshop
Metropolitan Hotel, Mandarin BallroomMetropolitan Hotel, Mandarin Ballroom108 Chestnut Street, Toronto108 Chestnut Street, Toronto
February 2, 2006February 2, 2006
Eva Ligeti, Executive DirectorClean Air Partnership
www.cleanairpartnership.org
Clean Air PartnershipClean Air Partnership
Clean Air Partnership: Long-Term Clean Air Partnership: Long-Term VisionVision
By the year 2015:
• Healthy, clean air; • Less energy usage, mostly from renewable
sources;• A sustainable built environment that reflects
livable, sustainable urban planning, with convenient, accessible, public transit, active forms of transportation;
• Extended producer responsibilities and economic instruments for clean air.
Smog SummitSmog Summit
Next Smog Summit – June 7th and 8th
2006
Measuring a one-day concentration of ultrafine Measuring a one-day concentration of ultrafine particles (PM0.1) and fine particulate (PM2.5).particles (PM0.1) and fine particulate (PM2.5).
Mayor John Gray, City of Oshawa Mayor John Gray, City of Oshawa
Favourable winds limit smog Favourable winds limit smog
Local air pollution from vehicle emissions rises Local air pollution from vehicle emissions rises during the morning rush hour, in combination with during the morning rush hour, in combination with
the sun.the sun.
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Away from TrafficNear TrafficIdling
An Annual Report CardAn Annual Report Card
GTA-Clean Air Council GTA-Clean Air Council (GTA-CAC)(GTA-CAC)
Greater Toronto Clean Air CouncilGreater Toronto Clean Air Council
Government of Canada
Environment Canada
Transport Canada
Health Canada
Natural Resources Canada
Government of Ontario
Ministry of the Environment
Ministry of Transportation
Regional Municipalities
Durham, Halton, Peel, York
Associate Members
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Clean
Air Hamilton, Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Brampton
Burlington
Mississauga
Oshawa
Pickering
Toronto
Vaughan
Ajax
Caledon
Municipality of Clarington
East Gwillimbury
Georgina
Halton Hills
King
Markham
Newmarket
Oakville
Richmond Hill
Whitby
Whitchurch-Stouffville
Cities
Towns
GTA-CAC ProjectsGTA-CAC Projects
• Anti–Idling Model By-law, Enforcement and Education
• Energy Star Procurement Workshop• Clean Air Plan for the Living City• Local Air Quality Modeling• Decision Matrix• Urban heat Island and Climate Change
Adaptation • Heat Health Warning and Response
GTA Clean Air OnlineGTA Clean Air Onlinewww.gtacleanaironline.cawww.gtacleanaironline.ca
20/20 The Way To Clean Air20/20 The Way To Clean Air
Anti-Idling By-Law: Enforcement Workshop Anti-Idling By-Law: Enforcement Workshop March 9, in Toronto.March 9, in Toronto.
cleanairpartnership.org/gtacac/pdf/cracking_down_on_idling.pdfcleanairpartnership.org/gtacac/pdf/cracking_down_on_idling.pdf
ENERGY STAR® Procurement
Toolkit for MunicipalitiesMunicipal Workshop on March 6th, 2006
Clean Air Plan for the Living CityClean Air Plan for the Living City
Local Decision MatrixLocal Decision Matrix
Decision Matrix ProjectDecision Matrix ProjectEvaluating Air Pollution Reduction MeasuresEvaluating Air Pollution Reduction Measures
• With limited financial and human resources, there is a need for municipalities to be strategic in selecting air pollution reduction activities.
Local Air Quality ModelingLocal Air Quality Modeling
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Climate in FocusClimate in Focus brings together CAP's brings together CAP's climate projectsclimate projects
Annual mean temperatures projected to rise 4 - 6° C by 2085
Source: Hadley Centre - Met Office (UK)
Other Areas Being ExploredOther Areas Being Explored
• Green Buildings
• Wind-generated electricity
• Heat-Alert Programs
• Wood-burning fireplaces
• Enhancing Energy Efficiency
Why Undertake These Activities?Why Undertake These Activities?
Air pollution and Climate Change are Public Health Issues
Opportunities to Take Action Building Opportunities to Take Action Building on Existing Programson Existing Programs
Opportunities for CollaborationOpportunities for Collaboration
How Can We Work Together?How Can We Work Together?
1. How can the work we are doing be useful to other public health units or municipalities ?
2. What can we do to make our work or our processes more inclusive ?
Thank You !Thank You !
www.cleanairpartnership.orgEva Ligeti, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership