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Time to think 15-minute cities for health and equity
February 14, 2022
Most cities in North America were built for the car, resulting in urban sprawl that requires commuting time. In recent decades, cities began to undergo an urban transformation to become more compact…
Microplastics in the mix: considering dietary sources and human exposure
February 11, 2022
Plastics provide many essential functions across society, being inexpensive, lightweight, and versatile in applications ranging from food packaging, to consumer products, textiles, vehicles,…
The Omicron wave – communicating during uncertainty
December 21, 2021
While the emergence of a new variant of concern (VOC) was not unexpected, there is concern about how quickly Omicron is spreading, and how different the Omicron wave may be from previous…
Cities for all seasons – Considerations for using outdoor urban spaces during the winter
December 15, 2021
At the start of autumn 2020 following months of the global pandemic, speculation abounded as to how Canadians would fare during the long winter months under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. During the…
COVID-19 and indoor air: Risk mitigating measures and future-proofing
July 6, 2021
Humans spend approximately 80-90% of their time indoors and indoor air quality (IAQ) is a key determinant of individual and population health. The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened the urgency around…
Growing resilience and promoting health through urban agriculture
June 16, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world turned to growing food at home or within their communities. Almost one in five Canadians started food gardening in the past year, with two-thirds…
Masking and unmasking during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
June 16, 2021
More than a year and a half since COVID-19 became part of our vocabulary, we are still talking about masks, which have now become a fixture of daily life. Concern over changing language and…
Transitioning from COVID-19 restrictions to new norms: Innovating strategies to restore trust and transit ridership
June 11, 2021
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Unregulated cannabis: Risky production practices raise concern for consumers
June 8, 2021
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Carpooling precautions during COVID-19
February 24, 2021
Introduction Carpools are informal arrangements for transporting commuters to work or students to school, university, and extracurricular activities. Approximately 12% of Canadian commuters…