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In recent years, utility companies in several provinces have started installing wireless smart meters in Canadian businesses and residences. Some …
Full-body scanners are devices used in some airports to ensure that passengers are not carrying prohibited items aboard the aircraft.
…Jet aircraft are one of the most disturbing sources of noise in our environment. People who live in communities near …
Cell phones, cell phone towers and antenna installations are used to enable the wireless communication needs of Canadians. Learn about …
With more Canadians using Compact flourescent lamps (CFLs), some have begun to question their safety, including the level of UV …
Some people are concerned that daily exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) may cause health problems.
There is no safe way to tan. Health Canada recommends you do not use tanning equipment (like sunlamps or tanning …
Hand-held lasers and laser pointers are popular in Canada. First introduced in the 1960s, lasers are now used in many …
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through material or space. Every day, Canadians come in contact …
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), formerly the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB), has legislative control of nuclear fuel cycle …