Federal agency sizing up air pollution from bagel shops and pizzerias
As Montreal area politicians stall on the issue, a federally-run agency is considering forcing wood-burning businesses to report emissions.
Source: montrealgazette.com
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As Montreal area politicians stall on the issue, a federally-run agency is considering forcing wood-burning businesses to report emissions.
Hearings are planned in 2024 on proposed island-wide rules to force restaurants and bakeries that cook over wood fires to reduce emissions.
The city is simplifying the application while trying to build awareness about the program, said Luc Rabouin, the executive committee member in charge of economic and business development.