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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.
Climate change and opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in the built environment
October 13, 2022
Journal Articles
Abstract Climate change is predicted to have diverse impacts on the natural and built environment, including the aquatic habitats that exist in towns and cities. Within built infrastructure,…
We don’t need a better rat trap: Reconceptualising municipal rat management
October 05, 2022
Webinar Recordings
Urban rats are an important issue globally. Despite ongoing efforts to manage rats, they continue to flourish in cities, indicating that municipalities have not been able to find or widely implement…
Putting environmental equity on the map
September 22, 2022
Webinar Recordings
During intense heat waves, like those seen across the world over recent months, the most vulnerable members of communities often suffer the biggest impacts. Cities can reduce this burden by targeting…
Red tides and health risks for recreational water users
September 15, 2022
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
Photo credit: Pacific Salmon Foundation, Citizen Science Oceanography Program. Marine algal blooms are natural global phenomena caused by elevated concentrations of phytoplankton cells…
Public health and public libraries in partnership to promote healthy indoor air quality
September 14, 2022
Blog Post
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…
One Health: A primer for environmental public health practice
September 04, 2022
Evidence Brief and Research Scan
One Health works towards optimal health outcomes by recognizing, understanding, and managing the interconnection between people, animals, and their shared environment. It is neither "human first," "…
Surveying mosquito distribution in BC and Yukon Territory in a changing climate
August 31, 2022
Webinar Recordings
Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animals due to the pathogens they spread, and these insects are found in a wide variety of habitats, from the tropics to the arctic, from sea level to the alpine…
A review of ticks in Canada and health risks from exposure
August 17, 2022
Evidence Review
Key Messages Tick species are undergoing range expansions across Canada due to global warming, animal migration, and land fragmentation. It is estimated that their…
Daily and hourly exposure to PM2.5 and wildfire smoke and cognitive performance in a brain-training game: A longitudinal study of US adults
July 29, 2022
Webinar Recordings
There is increasing evidence that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) may adversely impact cognitive performance. Wildfire smoke is one of the largest sources of PM2.5 today…
Pools, hot tubs, and other treated recreational water venues
July 20, 2022
Subject Guide
Public swimming pools, hot tubs, splash parks, wading pools, and other treated recreational water facilities are regulated at the provincial or territorial level with respect to design, construction…