Waste Disposal in Remote Locations of Canada
Properly disposing of waste is vital in order to keep the environment safe, and this is especially true in remote locations of Canada. With this in mind, many companies are switching to disposal methods such as two-stage incinerators to help ensure that harmful...
New Regulations in Canada: Multi-Sector Air Pollutants
Purpose of the New Rules On June 29th, 2016, the Canadian Government passed a new multi-sector air pollution regulation setting a mandatory national air pollution standard for Nitrogen Oxide and Sulfur Dioxide emissions. Chemicals Being Monitored and Why? Nitrogen...
Where Our Trash Goes: A look at Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators
History Municipal solid waste incinerators (MSW) have come a long way. The past incinerators were extremely hazardous for both the workers and the environment. Now under controlled conditions and with the increase in garbage, incinerators have become the methods of...
Composting vs. Anaerobic Digestion, and the potential of Biogas
Composting and anaerobic digestion has been naturally happening since the Earth started to spin. It is nothing new as evidence shows even Greeks and Romans made common use of it to fertilize crops. In today’s world, with the rise of global warming, recycling and...
Human Health Concerns and Heavy Metals in the Air
Heavy metal is a collective term that is applied to the group of metals and metalloids that have a high atomic weight and density, which is greater than that of water. Heavy metals naturally occur in the earth’s outermost shell and are also found in various...
Dioxin and Furans – What are they and their effects on Human Health
Nature is a large chemical laboratory, where a variety of compositions and decompositions take place. One such composition formed is of dioxins and furans; these are some of the most lethal chemicals known to science. Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (dioxins) and...
Sawmill Waste Being Checked In BC To Reduce Air Pollution
An Initiative by the British Columbia Ministry of Environment It has long been the responsibility of The British Columbia Ministry of Environment to ensure the safety of the environment as well as the people. These measures are designed to secure a safer and...
BC Air Dispersion Modelling- An Essential Tool in Air Quality Management
Image source: bcairquality.ca Air dispersion modelling is today's key concept in environmental regulation. Dispersion modelling utilizes information about sources, meteorological conditions and topography to compute the behavior of pollutants in the air. Protecting...
Air Emissions Monitoring – To Ensure Fresh, Clean & Safe Air in Canada
Today, breathing fresh air isn't as easy as it used to be. This is because we've burdened the atmosphere with all types of pollution. It’s time to stop atmospheric abuse before humans, as well as the planetary ecosystem, are harmed further. Poor Air Quality and its...
Requisites for Metro Vancouver Air Permitting
photo source flickr.com/pyxopotamus With rising environmental concerns, Vancouver is perambulating on the path to sustainability. Regulating and monitoring the noxious air emissions in the city is one of the crucial steps taken by the government in this...