Chapter 3: What can I do with the data

Depending on the search criteria you selected, you will obtain different kinds of results. Some data will be more useful than others, according to your interests or field of work.

I work with environmental protection agencies:

• I can find out which facilities in my region have cut back their releases in recent years;
• I will know which facilities take pollution prevention measures;
• I can publicize the information among friends, family and colleagues;
• I can initiate prevention or restoration projects, and
• I can work with facilities to improve local environmental quality.

I work with public health agencies:

• I will know whether facilities in my area are releasing carcinogenic or toxic substances;
• I will be able to undertake impact studies, and
• I will be able to inform the medical community.

I am a teacher:

• I can use the data to make my students aware of environmental issues;
• I can use the database to teach my students how to do research;
• I can initiate environmental projects.

I work for civil protection agency:

• I will know which facilities in the area of interest harbour explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise hazardous substances;
• If an emergency occurs at the facility, I will have some idea of what to expect when I go in;
• I will be able to inform my partners and plan my action with them on the basis of the data I have.

I am a concerned citizen:

• I can pressure facilities in my neighborhood to adopt more pollution prevention measures;
• I can contact my Member of Parliament to urge debate of environmental issues;
• I can exert pressure on authorities where there are problems;
• I can work with other organizations and tell them about the NPRI.