The transportation sector is a major source of air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, affecting our health and the health of the planet.
Over the past several decades, a variety of air quality management policies and initiatives have helped reduce traffic related air pollution, contributing to overall improvements in air quality in Canada. However, people living in some parts of the country may still be exposed at times to harmful air pollutants at levels that exceed established air quality standards. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that even low levels of air pollution are associated with negative health effects.
While improvements in air quality have been realized in recent years, GHG emissions have remained relatively stable in Canada and have been steadily increasing world-wide. In response to the climate crisis, there has been a world-wide push to reduce GHG emissions from all sectors, including transportation. We are seeing a transition to electric vehicles, and initiatives to promote public transportation, active transportation, and micro-mobility
PRESENTER SLIDES
Health Impacts of Low-Level Exposures - Dr. Michael Brauer
Non-Exhaust Emissions, Exposures, and Health Risks from Transportation - Dr. Rima Habre
Life in Plastic: Is It Fantastic? - Dr. Barbro Melgert
The Characterization and Mitigation of Air Pollution in Public Transit - Keith Van Ryswyk
All You Need is A Shove: Active Travel with Human-electric Hybrid Vehicles - Dr. Alex Bigazzi
How Norway Killed the Combustion Car Market - Mr. Petter Haugneland
Reducing Emissions from On-Road Transportation - Ms. Paula Viera
The Future of Transportation - Dr. Kelly Clifton
RECORDINGS
Welcome, Introduction and Acknowledgment of Traditional Territory
Health Impacts of Low-Level Exposures - Dr. Michael Brauer
Non-Exhaust Emissions, Exposures, and Health Risks from Transportation - Dr. Rima Habre
Life in Plastic: Is It Fantastic? - Dr. Barbro Melgert
Presentation of Scholarship Awards
The Characterization and Mitigation of Air Pollution in Public Transit - Keith Van Ryswyk
All You Need is A Shove: Active Travel with Human-electric Hybrid Vehicles - Dr. Alex Bigazzi
How Norway Killed the Combustion Car Market - Mr. Petter Haugneland
Reducing Emissions from On-Road Transportation - Ms. Paula Viera
The Future of Transportation - Dr. Kelly Clifton
WORKSHOP ARCHIVES