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Acid Rain

While considerable progress has been made in reducing acid rain, many lakes and forests in eastern Canada are still being damaged, and new research has shown that acidic air pollution is also affecting human health.

The Ozone Layer

A concerted global effort has been made to protect the earth's ozone layer: our planet's fragile sunscreen.

Smog

Originally, the term "smog" referred to a mixture of smoke and fog in the air. Today,«smog» describes a noxious mixture of air pollutants, including gases and fine particles-that can often be seen as a brownish-yellow or greyish-white haze.

Weather Radar  [ pdf ]

This interpretation fact sheet is focussed on common errors in interpreting weather radar echoes.

Weatheradio

Environment Canada's Weatheradio broadcasts information about the weather 24 hours each day. Tune in to find out about the current conditions plus severe weather watches and warnings.

Wind Chill

If you've ever stood outside on a cold windy day, you know that the wind can make you feel much colder than the air temperature might indicate. The reason is that the wind blows away the thin layer of warm air that normally surrounds your body.

Science of Climate Change

Canadians frequently ask questions that indicate considerable public confusion about many aspects of climate change science and related research.

Climate Change Action Fund

This site provides information concerning the climate system science program of the Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF). The CCAF is in its final stage of operation and won't be issuing any new calls for proposals.

Climate Change Overview

Climate change is a shift in the "average weather" that a given region experiences. This is measured by changes in all the features we associate with weather, such as temperature, wind patterns, precipitation, and storms.


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