Perspectives on air quality policy issues in Europe and North America.
This article presents an overview of progress and future directions in air quality management in Europe, the United States, and Canada. The article describes the role of the European Commission, the Clean Air for Europe program, and the World Health Organization (WHO) in devising policies to reduce health risks due to air pollution in Europe. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for particulate matter (PM), air quality monitoring programs, and research efforts to support air quality management strategies are discussed. The unique aspects of air quality management in Canada are identified, including the need for a better understanding of the true burden of health effects and improved communication strategies to inform the public and stakeholders.
Krzyzanowski
Michal
M
World Health Organization, European Centre for Environment and Health, Bonn, Germany. mkr@ecehbonn.euro.who.int
Vandenberg
John
J
Stieb
Dave
D
D000397:Air Pollution / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002170:Canada; D005060:Europe; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D014484:United States Environmental Protection Agency