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  2. List of most-polluted cities by particulate matter concentration

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    The January 2024 version of the WHO database contains results of ambient (outdoor) air pollution monitoring from almost 5,390 towns and cities in 63 countries. Air quality in the database is represented by the annual mean concentration of particulate matter ( PM10 and PM2.5, i.e. particles smaller than 10 or 2.5 micrometers, respectively).

  3. Water pollution in Canada - Wikipedia

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    On June 28, 2016, the City of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec dumped approximately 8,000 tonnes of raw sewage into the Yamaska River allegedly causing the deaths of thousands of fish. [38] The "most serious case of water contamination in Canadian history" was the "fatal E. coli outbreak in Walkerton, Ontario in May 2000. [39]

  4. Pollution in Canada - Wikipedia

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    While most of Canada's surface and ground water is generally clean there is some local and regional water pollution that can be caused by "industrial and municipal discharge, runoff, spills, and deposition of airborne pollutants". [15] Contaminated water can result in a myriad of serious consequences for human health.

  5. The Most (and the Least) Polluted Cities in the World

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    The post The Most (and the Least) Polluted Cities in the World appeared first on Reader's Digest. Tracking the levels of tiny particulates that can cause respiratory health issues, IQ Air spills ...

  6. Air pollution in Canada - Wikipedia

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    The air monitoring site located in Labrador City is an industrial station for which Environment Canada has added an ozone monitor to predict an air quality health index for the area. Data from the NAPS Program are included in the Canada-wide Air Quality Database and are published in annual air quality data summary reports. [15]

  7. About 2 in 5 Americans live in areas with unhealthy air. Here ...

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    Western cities top the list of most polluted. Globally, more than 6.5 million people die each year due to air pollution. Exposure to polluted air can inflame cells and increase the risk of chronic ...

  8. Environmental issues in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Environmental issues in Canada include impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, mining, logging, and the degradation of natural habitats.As one of the world's significant emitters of greenhouse gasses, [1] Canada has the potential to make contributions to curbing climate change with its environmental policies and conservation efforts.

  9. And the most polluted city in the world is ...

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    A new report from the World Health Organization lists the cities with the most polluted air -- and unfortunately, a lot of cites are on it. Topping the list is Delhi. Euronews' video makes it easy ...