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Smog

Smog is produced when heat and sunlight react with gases and fine particles in the air. It is a mixture of pollutants in the air affecting our health throughout the year.


			Brochures and fact sheets Get informed about smog and air pollution.






			Smog and your health Protect yourself from air pollution.



			Idle-free Toronto Toronto promotes an idle-free city and implements an Idling Control By-law.

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Air Quality Health Index
The Air Quality Health Index is a new tool that measures air quality in terms of your health.

20/20 The Way to Clean Air
Find out how you can reduce energy use and help reduce air pollution and lessen climate change.

Climate change and air quality
Learn more about what the city is doing about climate change and air quality.