Archives: air pollution

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

A Call to Action: Collaboration and Teamwork in Scientific Research in Grenada

By Nick Dirienzo, Department of Health Sciences (Carleton University) & Julia Walker, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Dalhousie University) Any time you want to achieve something great, collaboration and teamwork are a necessity, not an option. You learn this one way or another if you have ever pursued greatness, whether in the... More

Friday, November 6, 2015

Canada’s Dirty Air

Healthy Debate has published an article bringing attention to the effects of air pollution on the health of Canadians. The air quality in some regions don't even meet minimum national standards. The article reports that "The CMA estimates air pollution was responsible for 21,000 early deaths in Canada in 2008. Worldwide, fine particulate matter... More

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Air Pollution: The Law of Diminishing Returns?

By Amanda Pappin, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University. We have all experienced the law of diminishing returns. It shows up in various scientific disciplines and in our everyday lives. Weight loss is one example that often comes to mind. If you cut your food intake by a fixed amount, initially weight... More

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