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In recent years, utility companies in several provinces have started installing wireless smart meters in Canadian businesses and residences. Some …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation smart meters

Full-body scanners are devices used in some airports to ensure that passengers are not carrying prohibited items aboard the aircraft.

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation airport full-body scanners prohibited items
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Jet aircraft are one of the most disturbing sources of noise in our environment. People who live in communities near …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation airplanes potential health effects from aircraft noise

Cell phones, cell phone towers and antenna installations are used to enable the wireless communication needs of Canadians. Learn about …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation cell phones antenna installations cell phone towers wireless communication

With more Canadians using Compact flourescent lamps (CFLs), some have begun to question their safety, including the level of UV …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation Compact flourescent lamps CFLs

Some people are concerned that daily exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) may cause health problems.

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation power lines electrical appliances

There is no safe way to tan. Health Canada recommends you do not use tanning equipment (like sunlamps or tanning …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation tanning beds tanning equipment

Hand-held lasers and laser pointers are popular in Canada. First introduced in the 1960s, lasers are now used in many …

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Keywords: radiation things that emit radiation hand-held lasers laser pointers

Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through material or space. Every day, Canadians come in contact …

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Keywords: radiation energy radiation in living and work environments

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), formerly the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB), has legislative control of nuclear fuel cycle …

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Keywords: management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials NORM Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Atomic Energy Control Board legislative control of nuclear fuel cycle materials and man-made radionuclides