Improving Air Quality

Improving Air Quality

Air resources are shared among our three countries and do not recognize national boundaries. Our work provides a more complete North American picture of air quality and air emissions, to support decision making on air quality management, and to ensure the protection of public health and natural ecosystems.

Factory releasing pollutants to the air

Tools and Resources

CEC Tools and Resources

Mining Sector: Interactive Infographic

North American industry sectors produce the energy, materials and items that we use every day. They also generate pollutants that must be managed.

Taking Stock

Taking Stock Online

Taking Stock Online allows users to explore North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) data through interactive tools and comprehensive reports.

Publications

CEC Publications

4 pages September 7, 2024

Long-term Impact Assessment of the CEC’s Work to Support AirNow-International

Did you know that UN data show that 99% of people breathe polluted air every...

CEC Publication Cover

89 pages September 7, 2024

North American Black Carbon Emissions

Did you know that UN data show that 99% of people breathe polluted air every...

CEC Publication Cover

58 pages September 7, 2024

North American Power Plant Air Emissions

Did you know that UN data show that 99% of people breathe polluted air every...