TOXICS
Local air quality studies demand provincial action
A recent study discovered that local air quality does not meet the health standards set by the provincial government. The City of Toronto is calling on the province to take action.
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Cancer risk in South Etobicoke
This week, a City of Toronto local air quality study in South Etobicoke found an increased risk of cancer in the community due to air pollution. The major source is transportation emissions from cars & trucks.
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Reducing water pollution
In December, City Council voted to have stakeholder consultations in 2014 regarding changes to the Toronto Water Prevention Pollution Program for businesses.
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Pollution Concerns - CBC News Toronto [video]
TEA's DeTOx Toronto Campaigner was interviewed by Lorenda Reddekopp from CBC News regarding the South Etobicoke Local Air Quality Study results.
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High levels of cancer-causing toxins recorded in south Etobicoke - CityNews [video]
TEA's DeTOx Toronto Campaigner, Heather Marshall, was interviewed in a CityNews Exclusive video about South Etobicoke's Local Air Quality Study results.
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Study points to health effects of traffic in South Etobicoke - CityNews
A City of Toronto study has found high levels of cancer-causing toxins in the air around a major highway interchange in South Etobicoke.
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The link between cancer and air pollution - CBC News
TEA's Toxic's campaigner, Heather Marshall, was on CBC News talking about the link between cancer and air pollution!
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The truth about dirty laundry
Ever wonder what chemicals are used to get the grit out of 'dry clean only' clothing? Truth is, many dry cleaners in Toronto use an old school toxic substance called 'perc' to remove stains.
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Toronto Dry Cleaner Fined $60,000
In 2013, Ashford Cleaners was convicted and fined $60,000 for mishandling 'perc', a toxic substance with known health and environmental risks.
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