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,…
COVID-19 Research Scan (Apr 23-May 8, 2020)

The NCCEH has compiled a list of valuable scientific resources related to COVID-19.  They are…

NCCEH,  2020-05-11

COVID-19

When hand washing is not handy: Cautions for hand sanitizer use

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective strategy for…

Anne Marie Nicol,  2020-04-27

Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

Make our communities healthier with better air quality during and post-pandemic: CANUE

The abrupt change in our lives brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is and will continue to…

Jeff Brook,  2020-04-23

Built Environment, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Air

COVID-19 Research Scan (April 2 - April 20, 2020)

The NCCEH has compiled a list of valuable scientific resources related to Covid-19 for the dates…

NCCEH,  2020-04-23

COVID-19

Summer is coming: Wildfire smoke + COVID-19

It is meant as an ominous threat when characters in the popular Game of Thrones series utter “…

Sarah Henderson,  2020-04-21

Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, COVID-19, Outdoor Air