Hasn’t air pollution gone down in recent years?
The Provincial Health Officer’s 2003 Annual Report indicates that there was a 21 percent reduction in emissions from 1985 to 2000. Despite this, the report indicates that “the haze or smog often blanketing the Lower Fraser Valley is a continuing concern.” The report also warns that “automotive pollution in BC is a challenging problem” due to personal transportation choices. In particular, the 80 percent increase in sport utility vehicle (SUV) sales throughout the 1990s means more fuel-inefficient vehicles are on the road, and they will remain there for many years to come. Widening the #1 Highway stands to reverse the trend of reducing emissions.
