Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from...
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Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from the atmospheric transport of pollutants over long distances and that the substances are associated with effects on human health and the environment. No region, however remote, is assured of being safe from airborne toxic pollutants. Recognizing the significance of air toxics, it is important to document the Alberta air toxics management program. This document presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial air toxics emissions.