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Indoor environmental quality of sustainable building designs and occupant health
April 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 or online…
Practices and inspiration for sustainable transportation equity: Case studies from Canadian cities
February 15, 2024
Abstract Over one million Canadians are living in transport poverty, where their ability to access vital opportunities is limited by inadequate, unsafe, or unaffordable transportation options.…
Rapid implementation of bikeways for healthy, safe, equitable and more sustainable communities
May 24, 2023
Over the past several years, cities across Canada and throughout the world have increasingly shifted their approach to delivering bikeways by following a rapid implementation or quick build approach…
Paradox of wealth and health: Resource development and social determinants of health
April 12, 2019
It is well-established that our health is strongly influenced by a range of interacting environmental, social, cultural and economic factors, and it follows that the relationship between population…
Wind Turbines and Health - revised
February 14, 2013
Noise and Low Frequency Sound The sound level associated with wind turbines at common residential setbacks is not sufficient to damage hearing, but may lead to annoyance and sleep disturbance.…
The Right to a Healthy Environment: Becoming law in Canada and the imperative of environments and health research
March 20, 2024
The right to a healthy environment is recognized in law by more than 80% of the United Nations Member States. In June 2023, amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) that relate…
City Player – Neighborhood-Scale Citizen Engagement
September 21, 2023
Abstract What if anyone could freely download their digital neighborhood, play out different future scenarios and see the effects on environmental sustainability & livability ? And what if they…
Measuring success in food systems planning
April 12, 2022
Food systems are the complex web of activities and interactions that include food production, transportation, processing, retailing, preparation, and finally disposal. While these food systems are…
Healthy social environments: Social connectivity in neighbourhoods
December 16, 2020
Building on the success of the Healthy Built Environment Toolkit, BCCDC is developing a complimentary framework which focuses on supporting social connections and resiliency. This resource will offer…
Creating healthy community places and spaces with individuals with diverse abilities
December 8, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted all of us, but disproportionately in priority populations such as those with a disability, notably those with intellectual disabilities. The American Association on Intellectual…