Curbing Transboundary Air Pollution (Motion #42-05)

Approved on May 19, 2005, by the Sudbury & District Board of Health.

Motion

WHEREAS coal-fired power plants on both sides of the Canada-United States (U.S.) border are significant contributors to smog and other forms of air pollution; and

WHEREAS current commercial practices and legislative activities in the United States increase smog producing emissions; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment estimates that up to 50% of Ontario smog originates in the United States, particularly during smog alert episodes; and

WHEREAS the prevailing winds that blow from southwest, coal-fired power plants in the U.S. adversely impact air quality in communities throughout Ontario; and

WHEREAS air quality significantly impacts upon the public health;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sudbury & District Board of Health endorse the Toronto Board of Health recommendations outlined in Board of Health Report 3, “ Curbing Transboundary Air Pollution”; and

FURTHER THAT the Sudbury & District Board of Health submit in writing to the Premier of Ontario their support for the staff recommendations as outlined in the aforementioned report; and

THAT this letter of support be forwarded to all Ontario Boards of Health.

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