The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued an important declaration this past week. Air pollution has been declared by the WHO agency to be carcinogenic, and even more of a cancer risk than passive smoking. Here is an excerpt from the IARC’s October 17, 2013 press release: “’Classifying outdoor air pollution…
On August 20, 2012, Lethbridge City Council voted to investigate the possibility of restricting outdoor burning to cleaner fuels only, such as natural gas or propane. As a mother and clean air supporter, I was really impressed with this progressive concern for protecting clean air, which is so essential for better community health. Hopefully the…
This month, following several prior delays, the City of Lethbridge plans to review its Open Burning Bylaw 5431, which at present allows outdoor wood burning to take place in residential backyards. Will our municipal officials do the right thing for improved air quality and health protection by restricting outdoor burning to devices using less polluting…
Only Clean Air: Helping to End Wood Smoke Pollution 
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