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COSTS OF POLLUTION IN CANADA
This executive summary, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in June 2017, synthesizes existing studies to estimate the economic and health costs of pollution in Canada. It highlights that while some pollutants like urban smog are well-documented, significant data gaps exist for others, such as persistent organic pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, meaning the total annual costs likely reach tens of billions of dollars.
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Document type: Executive summary
IISD Experimental Lakes Area’s Response to Ontario’s Commitments to Freshwater Protection in Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan
The IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) provides a response to Ontario's environment plan, urging the government to integrate more rigorous scientific evidence into freshwater policy. Key recommendations include expanding pollutant monitoring to water bodies, setting specific phosphorus reduction targets for Lake of the Woods (18.4%), researching plastic prevalence, and utilizing IoT technology for real-time sewage monitoring.
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Document type: Statement