TalkGreenToUs.ca - Goal #9

A vision this bold cannot be realized alone. That's why the city is inviting you to talk green to them.

Share your ideas for making Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Help them make the critical choices. Help them prioritize between blue-sky visions and immediate opportunities. This is your city – make it better. Between now and October 7, add your voice to this life-changing conversation. Share your ideas or vote on the ones you like.

The City of Vancouver has ten greenest city goals. Learn about all ten, and tell them how you think they can best be achieved at www.talkgreentous.ca.

Imagine 2020. In just ten years, Vancouver will be the greenest city in the world.

GOAL #9: Clean Air

Always meet the most stringent of World Health Organization, Canada, BC or Metro Vancouver objectives for air quality

Vancouver already enjoys relatively clean air compared to most major cities, thanks to effective programs and regulations, as well as favourable weather. However, it is not possible to monitor air quality everywhere in the city, so there may be specific areas not currently monitored where air quality could be improved.

CHALLENGES:

As population and goods transportation both grow, it may be difficult to improve air quality. Many air emission sources (such as marine vessels, trucks or heavy industries) are under Federal, Provincial or Metro Vancouver authority, so successful reductions from these sources will require continued leadership from our partners. Actions that reduce emissions of one pollutant may increase emissions of another pollutant, so carefully considered tradeoffs may be required.

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