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

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Newmarket

Oakville

Richmond Hill

Whitby

Whitchurch-Stouffville

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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