Blog

Our blog posts are short, evidence-based communications on topics of environmental health interest. Guest blogs offer perspectives on a variety of practice- and policy-related issues. Blogs are internally reviewed before posting and can be cited as suggested at the bottom of each entry.
April Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2021-04-21

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Accessibility for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Anna Chow,  2021-03-24

Financial challenges, loss of jobs, inequity in accessing medical care and food, and exclusion in…
March Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2021-03-23

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Carpooling precautions during COVID-19

Shirra Freeman,  2021-02-24

Introduction Carpools are informal arrangements for transporting commuters to work or students to…
February Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

NCCEH,  2021-02-24

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…
Health in impact assessments for natural resource and large infrastructure developments – opportunities for public health

Shirra Freeman,  2021-02-23

Background The incorporation of health considerations in decision making related to projects,…
Public washrooms in the time of COVID-19: Facility features and user behaviours can influence safety

During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been asked if using a public washroom poses a risk.  …

Anne-Marie Nicol,  2020-09-23

COVID-19

Nanomaterials as disinfectants in the time of SARS-CoV-2

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

Shirra Freeman,  2020-08-28

COVID-19

August Research Scan with COVID-19 Sections

This monthly Research Scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and…

NCCEH,  2020-08-19

COVID-19

Kombucha with a Kick: Ethanol Content in Retail Brews

Kombucha is a fermented beverage that is produced by incubating sweetened tea and other flavorings…

Angela Eykelbosh,  2020-08-13

Food

Hand sanitizer contamination prompts more recalls during COVID-19

Hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the preferred way to wash hands during…

Anne-Marie Nicol,  2020-08-10

COVID-19