Citizens across Canada urge ministers to adopt federal toxics law changes

Canadian Environmental Law Association – The heads of over 30 civil society organizations from across Canada urged federal ministers of Environment and Health to introduce amendments to better protect human health and the environment from toxic substances.

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The Government of Canada takes measures to ban asbestos and asbestos containing products

Government of Canada – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced the final step to prohibit asbestos and asbestos containing products in Canada. The new regulations prohibit the import, sale, and use of asbestos as well as the manufacture, import, sale, and use of asbestos-containing products, with a limited number of exclusions.

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Gas stations vent far more toxic fumes than previously thought

EurekAlert – new study examined the release of vapors from gas station vent pipes, finding emissions were 10 times higher than estimates used in setback regulations that determine how close schools, playgrounds, and parks can be to the facilities.

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Radon in our Homes: The Science Behind the Danger

Tedx Talks – Dr. Aaron Goodarzi from the University of Calgary discusses radon exposure in Canada and new research being done to “Evict Radon” from our homes.

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