Environmental Health Legislation related to Land Pollution

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The laws and regulations regarding land pollution in Canada are as follows:

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)

• Fisheries Act

• Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA)

• Species at Risk Act (SARA)

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

• Canada Shipping Act

• Hazardous Products Act

• Pest Control Products Act

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Every province has its own environmental regulations and acts. Ontario’s has the following regulations and acts:

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• Environmental Bill of Rights

• Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

• Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA)

• Clean Water Act

• Environmental Assessment Act (EAA)

• Pesticides Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Nutrient Management Act

• Green Energy Act

• Toxics Reduction Act

 

Health Impacts

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The impacts of land pollutions on health of human beings are as follows:

• Land pollution can cause exposure to toxic waste and chemical leading to the skin problems.

• Long term health effect such as chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease and even brain damage can be caused.

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