Field Inquiries

Our field inquiries address emerging environmental public health issues raised by practitioners. Each inquiry undergoes expert consultation to understand the context, a rapid literature review to capture the existing evidence, and a review of existing guidance to understand the various potential approaches. We use a question-based approach to guide readers through the scenario and then summarize the key considerations for policy action. These documents are internally reviewed before publication.
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…
FINAL_Field Inquiry-Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts_EN_0.pdf2.64 MB