(Apologies for cross postings)
Hello All!
Green
Action Centre will host
a local viewing of the following PHAC webinar on Linking Transportation,
Air Quality, Climate Change and Health Impacts on Wednesday, June 8th,
from 1-2pm in the Eco-Centre Boardroom (303 Portage Ave, 3rd Floor, enter via the MEC elevator).
We'd love it if you would join us! Please let me know at jessie@greenactioncentre.ca. Hope to see you then!
Jessie Klassen | Workplace Commuter Options
Green Action Centre | Find us here
3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue | (204) 925-3772
The Public Health Agency of Canada is hosting this Fireside Chat to mark 'Clean Air Day'
Join
one of Canada’s leading environmental health scientists for a
presentation describing the current status of air pollution effects on
the health of Canadians and opportunities to reduce these impacts
through healthy urban design.
Air quality management strategies have resulted in significant
improvements in urban air quality in Canadian cities, yet there remains
clear evidence of substantial public health impacts amongst Canadians.
Linkages between climate change and air pollution through common
emission sources and health impacts will require increased application
of traditional health protection measures and climate mitigation
approaches that do not compromise air quality. These interactions also
suggest novel opportunities for climate, air quality and health
co-benefits. Healthy urban design, in which active transportation is
facilitated, can lead to emission reductions while providing further
potential health benefits through increased physical activity.
Advisor on Tap:
Dr. Michael Brauer Professor,
School of Population and Public Health
The University of British Columbia
Michael Brauer
is a Professor in the School of Population and Public Health at The
University of British Columbia. He also directs the Bridge Program – a
strategic training program linking public health, engineering and
policy. He is recognized internationally for his research on air
pollution exposure and health impacts. He has participated in studies
throughout the world and served on advisory committees to the World
Health Organization, the US National Academy of Sciences, the Royal
Society of Canada, the International Joint Commission and governments in
North America and Asia.