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October Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2020-10-20

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
September Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2020-09-23

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Public washrooms in the time of COVID-19: Facility features and user behaviours can influence safety

Anne-Marie Nicol,  2020-09-23

During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been asked if using a public washroom poses a risk.  …
Nanomaterials as Disinfectants in the Time of SARS-CoV-2

Shirra Freeman,  2020-08-28

Although the major risk factor for COVID-19 transmission is close personal contact with infected…
August Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2020-08-19

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Kombucha with a Kick: Ethanol Content in Retail Brews

Angela Eykelbosh,  2020-08-13

Kombucha is a fermented beverage that is produced by incubating sweetened tea and other flavorings…
Safety Considerations for Cycling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Over the past few months, there have been numerous reports of increasing numbers of people riding…

Shirra Freeman,  2020-05-29

Built Environment, COVID-19, Outdoor Air

May Research Scan

Each month, our librarian casts her expert eye across hundreds of journals, news portals,…

NCCEH,  2020-05-20

From ship to shore: Sightings of Asian Giant Hornets in Canada’s west coast

Recent sightings of the Giant Asian Hornet- dubbed the murder hornet by some sources- have left…

Anne Marie Nicol,  2020-05-20

Pest Control, Built Environment

The invasive European fire ant: Are they more than picnic pests?

Why do European fire ants matter for Canadians? The European fire ant is an emerging problem…

Anne Marie Nicol,  2020-05-20

Built Environment, Pest Control

eTick Mobile App: Platform Expands to More Provinces

As the days are getting longer and warmer, and as many provinces and territories across Canada are…

Pierre Chuard and Jade Savage,  2020-05-20

Ticks, Pest Control