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We have resources on dozens of important environmental health topics presented in various forms including Evidence Reviews, Evidence Briefs and Research Scans, Subject Guides, Blogs, Webinar Recordings, and Videos and Tools. Please see this page for more information concerning these document types. Browse the topics and discover what is available.
The four pillars of housing influencing health equity
March 30, 2023
Housing is a major pathway which generates and sustains health disparities – yet, our homes and neighbourhoods also have the opportunity to be a platform to promote health and flourishing. On…
Do-it-yourself air cleaners: FAQs and additional resources
February 2, 2023
On January 26th, the NCCEH held a webinar highlighting our new evidence review entitled Do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners: Evidence on effectiveness and considerations for safe operation. …
Where the public meets health: Libraries as key partners for advancing public health goals
January 12, 2023
In the past six months, the NCCEH has had the opportunity to reflect on the common goals of public health and a valuable but under-recognized community partner: public libraries. Public libraries are…
A renewed attention on environmental equity and justice
December 13, 2022
The concepts of environmental equity and environmental justice have been attracting renewed attention on the national and international stage. The House of Commons in Canada is currently deliberating…
Lowering workplace and community risks through proactive engagement with the cannabis industry
December 13, 2022
Since legalization in 2019, the cannabis industry has rapidly developed new cultivation, processing, extraction, and retail facilities to serve the Canadian market. Although the public is often…
Post-disaster emergency response: Supporting people who use substances
November 3, 2022
Introduction There have been over 30,000 recorded deaths attributed to toxic substances across Canada since 2016. The toxic drug supply has had a devastating impact on communities across…
Public health and public libraries in partnership to promote healthy indoor air quality
September 14, 2022
A key issue during the COVID-19 pandemic was the critical importance of ventilation in preventing transmission. In Canada, building codes prioritize air tightness and energy efficiency over…
Climate change in the Arctic and radon gas: a rising threat from the ground up
March 11, 2022
Temperature trends in the sub-Arctic and Arctic have been notably rising in recent decades. Data collected over last half century shows that the annual mean temperature in Alaska has increased 3 to 4…
Backyard swimming pool rentals: Making a splash with some environmental public health risks
March 2, 2022
In 2018 a California start-up company developed a website allowing private backyard pool rentals to members of the public. Similar to the concept of other types of short-term rentals, homeowners can…
(Raw) food for thought: antimicrobial resistance and BARF pet diets
February 16, 2022
There is growing popularity among pet owners choosing to feed their pets a raw meat-based diet (RMBD) in lieu of standard dried and canned pet foods. Due to the risk of contaminated raw meat and the…