Information and Publications

The publications listed here were all produced by Environment Canada for the general public. Our regional scientific and technical publications can be found throughout our web site under the subjects they pertain to.

GENERAL TOPICS

• Community Environmental Projects: From Needs Assessment to Evaluation
• Environmental Funding Guide: A Quick Reference of Available Programs in the Atlantic Region
• EnviroZine Environment Canada's Online Newsmagazine.
• Where Can I Find? .. a research guide for groups interested in health and environmental issues

ACID RAIN

• FAQ on Acid Rain

FUNDING

• Environmental Damages Fund
• The Green Source: A Quick Reference of Available Programs in the Atlantic Region

HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Transporting Hazardous Waste
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods - A Primer

HURRICANES

• Hurricane Juan Storm Summary
• Remembering the 50 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel

PESTICIDES

• Endocrine Disrupting Substances in the Environment
• Non-Pesticidal Control of Insects

POLLUTION

• Endocrine Disrupting Substances in the Environment

POLLUTION PREVENTION

• Assessing Creditworthiness HTML Version or PDF Version

TOXICS

• Strategic Options for the Management of Toxic Substances in the Fossil Fuel Sector
• Toxic Chemicals Update (newsletter)

Toxic Chemicals in Atlantic Canada

• Arsenic
• Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Lead
• Tetrachloroethylene

UV, OZONE LAYER, SMOG

• FAQ on Stratospheric Ozone and Ultra Violet Radiation
• Regional Information on UB and UVB
• Stratospheric Ozone Web Site
• UV and You - Living with Ultraviolet
• Southern New Brunswick Smog Prediction Pilot Project, 1997 Evaluation Report
• Reducing Smog

WASTE

• Disposal at Sea Program

WATER TOPICS

• Clean Water - Life Depends on It!
• Groundwater - Nature's Hidden Treasure
• Shellfish and Water Quality
• Primer on Fresh Water
• Water, Art, and the Canadian Identity: At the Water's Edge
• Water Conservation - Every Drop Counts
• Water - Here, There and Everywhere
• Water - Nature's Magician
• Water - No Time to Waste
• Water - The Transporter
• Water - Vulnerable to Climate Change
• Water Works!

WEATHER

• Special Weather Statements and Weather Warnings for the Atlantic Region
• Understanding Your Forecast
• Weather watches, warnings and advisories
• Windchill Fact Sheet

WILDLIFE

• The Impact of Oil at Sea on Seabirds in Atlantic Canada