Yellenkenfe – Canadian environmental ministers have supported strong air quality standards for fine particulate matter, accepting the struggles caused by wildfire that can blank the country in advice of smoke.
Provincial, regional and federal environmental ministers met at Yelonife for the annual meeting of Canadian Council of the Environment’s Cancels Council of the Environment.
In a joint dialogue released on Friday, they say that forest fire is one of the major contributors in air pollution, which can adversely affect the health of Canadian people.
They say that by approved the canadian environmental air quality standards updated for fine particulate matter, they are “auxiliary action that will continue to improve air quality in Canada.”
Standards measure the amount of pollutants provided in the external air, and when they are not legally binding, the minister calls them a major element of air quality management.
The council’s website lists updated standards for fine particulate at 23 micrograms per cubic meter in 24 hours by 2030, reduction from 2020 standards of 2020 per cubic meter.
The statement stated that standard federal, provincial and regional governments were developed in collaboration with representatives of industry, environment, indigenous groups and health non-governmental organizations.
Northwest Territis Minister Jacdonald, who hosted the meeting, told a news conference that new standards will help all courts to help in better protection of communities with increasing health effects of poor air quality.
He said that climate change is increasing the risk of forest fire.
“Strong, science-based, national standard help ensure that we are ready for these challenges and support long-term health and flexibility,” he said.
The next year’s council meeting is scheduled to be held in Alberta.
