Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns

CBC - Sep 28, 2026

New peer-reviewed research shows that Fort McKay, Alta. faces disproportionately high levels of dust pollution, frequently exceeding Alberta's regulatory guidelines for ambient air quality. Researchers say outdated monitoring standards leave the community vulnerable to intense spikes of contamination.

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