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From rain gardens to resilience: Green stormwater infrastructure for healthier cities
April 30, 2025
Abstract The intersection of health, climate change, and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) presents a transformative opportunity to address pressing environmental and public health challenges.…
Heat alert and response systems in Canada: A check-up on preparedness
March 31, 2025
Key messages Context: Extreme heat events are increasing in number, duration, and intensity due to climate change. Heat alert and response systems (HARS)…
Climate data demystified: Climate science for public health professionals
February 27, 2025
Abstract Environmental public health professionals stand at the forefront of community health protection, uniquely positioned to address the substantial challenges posed by climate change. However,…
Mosquitoes in a changing climate
January 22, 2025
Mosquitoes are vectors of numerous diseases worldwide. However, only certain species of mosquito can carry diseases, and even fewer of these species can survive Canada’s harsh winters. Of Canada’s…
Lessons from Northern Ontario: Rural-proofing emergency management in Canada
September 26, 2024
Abstract Rural communities, with low populations and geographic isolation, face unique challenges like access to healthcare, transportation, and Internet. These characteristics also make rural areas…
Scoping the public health response to drought
August 28, 2024
Abstract Climate-driven changes in annual maximum temperatures, precipitation patterns, snow accumulation, and glacier loss have elevated the risk of drought across Canada. Although drought…
Designing sun safety: Shade Lookbook
July 31, 2024
Abstract Outdoor play is critical to healthy child development, but with more frequent extreme temperatures and heat events, climate change is negatively impacting children outdoor play…
Storyline of a silent killer: Extreme heat and media communication
July 12, 2024
Key messages Media professionals such as journalists, reporters, and editors can play pivotal roles in communicating about the risks of extreme heat events (EHEs…
Indoor overheating: A review of vulnerabilities, causes, and strategies to prevent adverse human health outcomes during extreme heat events
June 4, 2024
Abstract The likelihood of exposure to overheated indoor environments is increasing as climate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of hot weather and extreme heat events (EHE).…
Community-based participatory research approach to transforming protection for priority populations from extreme temperatures
May 30, 2024
Abstract Recognizing that 1) climate change is bringing more frequent and severe extreme temperatures that have significant health impacts, particularly for populations facing injustices; and yet, 2…