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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. Over the…
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…
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…
An old issue on the front burner: Health and environmental impacts of gas stoves
April 19, 2023
Recent media and consumer interest has drawn attention to health and environmental impacts of gas cooking stoves. This attention has coincided with several municipalities implementing or considering…
Mould: Assessment, remediation and building for resilience
April 26, 2023
Mould is a ubiquitous fungus in indoor and outdoor environments. The general population is commonly exposed to mould through inhalation, and less commonly through direct contact, with no adverse…
Reducing wood smoke and protecting indoor air quality is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic
February 23, 2021
Wintertime in Canada sees many of us spending more time indoors. Perhaps even more so this year due to COVID restrictions. Amidst the second waves of COVID-19, we are reminded of the effects the…
Do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners: Evidence on effectiveness and considerations for safe operation
January 26, 2023
Portable air cleaners have the potential to reduce exposure to hazardous indoor particulate matter, such as smoke, dust, mould, pollen and pathogens. Although a good portable air cleaner typically…
Do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners: Evidence on effectiveness and considerations for safe operation
January 18, 2023
Key Messages A review of academic and technical literature showed that do-it-yourself (DIY) air cleaners performed similarly to commercial portable air cleaners in terms of clean air…
Contextualizing the risks of indirect COVID-19 transmission in multi-unit residential buildings
March 24, 2021
Introduction Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) have been of particular concern to both public health practitioners and MURB occupants. MURBs are…
Focus on health in the balance of energy retrofits and indoor air quality
November 23, 2022
In Canada, the building sector contributes to 18% of annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and transforming our building stock is now a well-recognized priority for meeting globally agreed upon GHG…