Study Finds Air Quality Warnings Had only a Modest Impact on Montrealers' Movements During Wildfires
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Study finds air quality warnings had only a modest impact on Montrealers' movements during wildfires
When Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) urged Montrealers to limit outdoor activity during Canada's worst wildfire smoke episodes, the city's travel patterns shifted—but far less than public health officials might have hoped, according to a new McGill University study published in Health & Place.
Smog, ozone, fireworks, forest fires: poor air quality warnings have been increasing in recent years in Montreal. Yet, Montrealers do not change their habits, concludes a study.
Montrealers don’t worry about air quality
A study by a McGill researcher shows that, whatever the cause, Montrealers don’t worry about air quality. Even when warnings go out about smoke or smog, we’re out there riding our bikes or playing in the park. The researcher seemingly thinks we’re daft. But when I think about it, everyone in town necessarily lives near […]
McGill University - Study finds air quality warnings had only a modest impact on Montrealers' movements
When Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) urged Montrealers to limit outdoor activity during Canada's worst wildfire smoke episodes, the city's travel patterns shifted - but far less t. . .
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