Air

Air quality is determined by a combination of pollutant emissions and meteorology complicated in some cases by physical factors such as topography and urban form. Pollutants in the air can lead to health effects, particularly for sensitive populations - such as children, the elderly and those with decreased lung function.

The NEPC has made a NEPM on Ambient Air Quality which sets uniform national standards for six criteria pollutants and a NEPM on air toxics.  The EPHC has undertaken a number of research programs to find out more about the relationship of air quality and health.

More information on the NEPMs and other air projects can be found under specific topics on the left-hand menu.