Clean Air Day

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Clean Air Day is a time to recognize the importance of clean air for our health, climate and community.

Clean Air Day always falls on the Wednesday of Environment Week in Canada. This year, it happens on June 3. Let’s continue to celebrate the air we share!

Take Action

Transportation Choices

Learn the many ways to get around in an environmentally friendly way.

5 people wearing flourescent orange and yellow vests posing in a line with the trees they are about to plant

Root for Trees

Root for Trees is a tree planting initiative which increases tree planting within the City.

Wildfire Prevention and Education

Take an active role in protecting our city from the threat of wildfires.

Air Quality Health Index Light Installation

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a measurement designed to help people understand what air quality means to their health. We’ve made an art installation to help visualize this.

AQHI Light

AQHI light installation

Our AQHI light installations will be displayed at various locations. Currently, there's an installation located at City Hall, Edmonton Tower 18th Floor, and Edmonton O-day'min Primary Care Network Health Clinic.

Want to raise awareness about outdoor air quality in your public space? Contact us at changeforclimate@edmonton.ca to learn more about featuring an AQHI lamp in your school, workplace or community building.

Set up Your Own AQHI Light Bulb

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Set up your own Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) light bulb installation using a WiFi-enabled bulb to link to the AQHI by following either the user-friendly tutorial, with easy-to-read instructions, or the more detailed AQHI Setup Guide.

AQHI Posters

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Download the accompanying poster so others can learn what the light bulb colours mean:

Letter-size (8.5"x11")
Tabloid-size (11"x17")

Resources

Clean air is something we should be working towards every day. Here are some tips on how you can support clean air:

Learn more about air quality in Edmonton, including how to set up your own Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) light bulb and information on AirBeam air monitoring kits. For current data, see the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).
Be Idle Free: idling your vehicle not only wastes gasoline (and therefore, money), it also causes needless pollution and can be damaging to your vehicle. Protect your wallet and your health - be aware of your idling habits.
Traffic can be a big headache. Lessen the traffic by using alternative modes of transportation. Walk, bike or try taking Edmonton Transit instead of driving. Edmonton Transit is committed to offering environmentally-friendly transportation. Just 1 bus can replace about 50 private cars on the road.
Plant a tree in your community.
Learn about how you can contribute to improving indoor and outdoor air quality at home, school and work.
Encourage your organization to become a member of the Alberta Capital Airshed.

Get more environmentally friendly tips!

Contact Us

Environment and Climate Resilience

If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email	changeforclimate@edmonton.ca
Phone	311