I can't breathe
The provincial government of Ontario is legislating the living fuck right out of the public smoking issue. Meanwhile, government at the federal level (environment), provincial level (health, highways), and municipal level (public health, transit, parking) stand around doing nothing as we breathe disgustingly polluted and filthy air for the third day in a row.
I can always choose not to enter a restaurant or bar where I'll be faced with second-hand cigarette smoke. I can't always choose to flee my city when the air becomes a toxic soup of chemicals.
NOW Magazine published a great article last summer with 10 ideas on what we can do to fight smog. Give it a read. If you need me, I'll besucking on a tailpipe trying to breathe.
I can always choose not to enter a restaurant or bar where I'll be faced with second-hand cigarette smoke. I can't always choose to flee my city when the air becomes a toxic soup of chemicals.
NOW Magazine published a great article last summer with 10 ideas on what we can do to fight smog. Give it a read. If you need me, I'll be
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ok, well I'm off to hibernate in my office now until I can go home via subway and then hibernate in my condo. SOOO glad summer's here so I can enjoy the nice weather...
take it ease, flmoyd.
jooles.
Now cheer up!
I come from a place of terrible, terrible smog. When I was young I remember playing all afternoon and then having a chemical burn on my lungs from the smog level. Apparently I am among those at higher risk of lung cancer (recent findings)because of that. Whoopee!
Enjoy your legislation, Canadian heathen!!!
I saw your "cousin" Brad last night. Remind me to tell you about that.
I agree smog is equally challenging. I am a fan of cleaner, less expensive public transportation. The need to drive everwhere with the AC on also hurts my non car polluting lungs.
Can we just the world of corporations that pollute and start over? It would make a great deal of sense.
The main reason for this is to cut down on medical costs paid for by the government. Even though the get about $25.00 for every carton of cigs sold. What's next? Tax breaks for the fit and a fat tax (Jason would be upset about that one).
I think that the long-term health implications for breathing polluted city air (particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ground-level ozone, etc.) deserve to be taken just as seriously as the dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke. AG, I agree: polluting corporations should be targeted.
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weather update: the smog has broken, but it's still bloody humid. Current relative humidity: 94% (translation: fucking GROSS/STICKY/CLAMMY)