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Floatation tanks
July 16, 2026
Subject Guide
Float tanks (also known as floatation tanks, float pods, or sensory deprivation tanks) have grown in popularity as wellness facilities that promote relaxation, stress reduction, and sensory isolation…
Promising practices, lessons, and policy gaps: Advancing responses to air quality from wildfires at the community level
July 08, 2026
Webinar Recordings
Abstract What is working at the community level to respond to smoke events? Are the voices of vulnerable and sensitive groups being included in local, regional, and provincial policy? What can…
After the wildfire: Indoor smoke residues and cleaning considerations
June 24, 2026
Evidence Review
Key Messages Wildfire smoke and indoor environments Wildfire smoke pollutants can infiltrate indoor environments and deposit on surfaces, be absorbed into…
Climate adaptation and Indigenous food safety in Canada: Current approaches and the role of environmental public health
June 24, 2026
Evidence Review
Key Messages Climate change can compromise food safety in Canada, yet consideration of the impacts remains largely absent from Canadian climate adaptation policies…
How well do buildings protect occupants during wildfire smoke episodes?
June 17, 2026
Webinar Recordings
Abstract Wildfire smoke is an increasingly significant public health concern, driven by climate change and the growing frequency and intensity of fire events. During smoke episodes, individuals are…
Latest environmental health research scans
June 17, 2026
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
These monthly research scans highlight recent environmental health publications by topic and provide easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
NCCEH Spotlight: Low-cost body cooling strategies to tackle overheating during strenuous activity in hot environments
June 05, 2026
Blog Post
Practical and accessible cooling strategies for mitigating exertional hyperthermia in low-resource workplaces (O’Connor et al., 2026) As periods of extreme heat become more common around the…
NCCEH Spotlight: Webinar recap of “Public health on the pitch - Radiation readiness for the FIFA World Cup”
May 20, 2026
Blog Post
Introduction Low-level radiation exposures are part of everyday life, whether from naturally occurring background sources or some medical procedures (such as imaging, fluoroscopy, and nuclear…
Five years after the 2021 heat dome: Building evidence to motivate action
May 15, 2026
Webinar Recordings
Abstract The 2021 heat dome in British Columbia (BC) was one of the deadliest weather disasters in Canadian history. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) estimated 740 excess deaths during the…
The right to a healthy environment (R2HE) and its role in research under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
May 14, 2026
Blog Post
This blog summarizes the recent changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), which recognizes that every individual in Canada has the right to a healthy environment (…