Ontario Nature protects and restores nature in Ontario and connects individuals and communities to nature through research, education, public awareness and conservation actions. Ontario Nature is a charitable organization representing over 140 member organizations and 35,000 members and supporters from across Ontario.
The Ontario College of Family Physicians through the work of its Environmental Health Committee (EHC) has provided guidance and advice on issues relating to the environment and health since 1992. Members of the committee fulfill their mandate by researching the impacts on health of various environmental contaminants and by sharing their finding with our members. In addition, the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the World Organization of Family Doctors recognizes the academic strength of the committee members and relies on their guidance and advice on environmental health issues.
A 5% increase in neighbourhood walkability was also associated with 6.5% less driving and a 5.5% reduction in air pollution.
