Three Nunavut communities now rated hourly for air quality – Nunatsiaq.com
May 11, 2018
Iqaluit, Kugluktuk and Arviat now on Air Quality Health Index program
Residents of Iqaluit, Kugluktuk and Arviat now have access to more information about the quality of the air they breathe.
The online federal Air Quality Health Index program launched this week in these three communities, the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Environment said on Thursday.
The AQHI measures the impact of air pollution on human health by reporting a number between 1 and 10+.
The higher the number, the more air pollution there is, along with an increased health risk.
The index will reflect such things as smoke and dust in the air.
The GN said the index will be valuable for elders and children who may be more sensitive to air pollution.
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