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)…

Mobilizing extreme cold response plans for people experiencing homelessness

March 9, 2022

Although climate change is expected to lead to warmer winters in general, evidence shows that rapid arctic warming is contributing to an increase in extreme cold events. These…

Extreme heat

July 28, 2023

Climate change is increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the number of very hot days in Canada. During heatwaves, the daytime and night-time average temperatures are…

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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…

Two approaches, one shared learning journey to support climate-health adaptation planning

June 11, 2021

Adapting to a changing climate Canada’s climate is changing. On average, Canada is warming at about twice the global rate, with the north warming even more.   Public health authorities have a…

Climate change, coastal communities, and food from the sea

July 20, 2022

Climate change is predicted to have significant impacts on food globally, with foods grown in the sea affected by changing ocean conditions and more frequent, intense, and prolonged extreme events.…

Earthquake resources for environmental public health professionals

May 31, 2023

Earthquakes result when tectonic forces cause sections of the crust to move suddenly against each other, sending out seismic waves that cause imperceptible to violent shaking on the surface. This…

Climate change impacts on Canada’s food supply cold chain

February 15, 2023

Key Messages Canada faces unique challenges to food supply cold chains that are expected to be exacerbated by climate change. As climate change is expected to…

Pandemic experiences with manual ventilation and carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing in schools

October 19, 2022

Key Messages Schools employed a variety of different manual ventilation protocols to increase air exchange in naturally and mechanically ventilated buildings or…