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An investigation of mercury poisoning and home contamination: Success through multi-sectoral collaboration
January 30, 2020
The NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person…
Cleanup instructions for small mercury spills - revised
October 5, 2015
Exposure to the small amount of mercury found in common household devices, such as fever thermometers, thermostats, or fluorescent light bulbs, is not likely to cause serious…

Unregulated cannabis: Risky production practices raise concern for consumers
June 8, 2021
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Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts
March 24, 2020
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…
Crematoria and air quality fact sheet
March 30, 2020
In Canada, preference for cremation is increasing. The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) estimates that about 80% of human remains in Canada will be cremated by 2020. The increased…

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.…

Alternative disposition services: Green burial, alkaline hydrolysis and human composting
April 19, 2023
Key Messages Public interest in new ways to dispose of human remains (alternative disposition services) is growing, driven in part by consumer demand for…

COVID-19 in indoor environments — Air and surface disinfection measures
July 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of workplaces, public facilities, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and other indoor spaces where groups of people congregate. As cities…