Air Quality in Edmonton
An overview of air quality monitoring and the air quality health index for the Edmonton region.
Alberta Capital Airshed
A means for local stakeholders to design local solutions to address local air quality issues.
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Council has passed Bylaw 14600 that prohibits vehicles from idling for more than five minutes total in any thirty-minute period in any area identified as a no-idling zone. Furthermore, Bylaw 14600 restricts a person from engaging in any activity that creates odour, emission, smoke, vapour, dust or other airborne matter that is reasonably likely to disturb another individual.
Idling is a bad habit that wastes fuel, adds to pollution and can contribute to health problems. Unnecessary idling costs Canadians millions of dollars every year and it's a major contributor to climate change. Idling your vehicle less will save you money on fuel, improve air quality in your community and reduce emissions contributing to climate change.
We are committed to making sure Edmonton is one of the cleanest, greenest cities worldwide by keeping its air quality at a high rating—above acceptable levels as measured in previous years.
We also provide City employees with information on how to reduce vehicle idling.
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