Qualité de l’air
The Air Quality Health Index or "AQHI" is a public information tool. Using the AQHI can help you to protect yourself better from the negative effects of air pollution. You can do this by:
limiting short-term exposure to air pollution, and
adjusting...
What type of air monitoring does PEI do?
The quality of the air in PEI is influenced by two sources; the emissions we generate locally and those that come to us from provinces to the west and from the northeastern United States. To know what the...
When do I need an Air Quality Permit?
You need an Air Quality Permit if your company operates any of the following:
fuel burning equipment (utility and non-utility boilers),
incinerators,
industrial sources (e.g., asphalt plants), or
used oil...
What are air quality reports?
PEI Air Quality Reports provide the status of the air quality in Prince Edward Island. Each annual reports each cover a 3 year period. The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action shares responsibilities...
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of certain activities. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket, trapping heat and raising global...
What is the PEI Air Monitoring Hub?
The PEI Air Monitoring Data Hub is a website where you can find ambient air quality data and annual PEI Air Quality Reports. The data is presented in an easy-to-use dashboard type format with interactive maps and...