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Table 2 Comparison of emission estimates in Canada

From: Identifying potential exposure reduction priorities using regional rankings based on emissions of known and suspected carcinogens to outdoor air in Canada

Substance

Environment Canada (EC) 2011(kg)

CAREX 2011 (kg)

Comparison

Cadmium

7,953

26,086

CAREX 3.3 times higher

Lead

178,228

169,495

EC 1.05 times higher

Benzo[b]fluoranthene

32,641

18,351

EC 1.8 times higher

Fine particulates (PM2.5)

245,650,000

171,838,236

EC 1.4 times higher

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

11,791

5,410

EC 2.2 times higher

Benzo[a]pyrene

19,543

8,434

EC 2.3 times higher

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene

14,498

6,254

EC 2.3 times higher