A burning reality: Managing the health risks of residential wood smoke

February 19, 2025

Many Canadian households rely on wood stoves or fireplaces as primary or supplemental sources of heating, yet the smoke emitted from these appliances negatively affects both indoor and outdoor air…

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…

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Rapid Review: What is the effectiveness of public health interventions on reducing the direct and indirect health impacts of wildfires?

October 31, 2023

Executive Summary Background Exposure to wildfires and their smoke has a well-established impact on the health of populations, from direct physical and mental health implications to more indirect…

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…

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…

Benzene contamination in sunscreen: Not worth getting burned

July 20, 2022

Unprotected exposure to solar radiation is a major cause of skin cancer. Approximately 80-90% of skin cancers are believed to be attributable to skin damage from solar…

Novel control measures for Listeria in food processing facilities

November 20, 2024

Listeria monocytogenes is the bacterium responsible for causing listeriosis, an illness that can cause fever, chills, headache, gastroenteritis, and in some cases can lead to hospitalization or…

Environmental health resources for the COVID-19 pandemic

March 25, 2022

The transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs primarily via direct contact with or respiratory droplets from an infected person. However, there is evidence to suggest that…

Understanding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

December 15, 2021

Introduction The emergence of a novel coronavirus in late 2019, identified as SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in a global pandemic accompanied by an unprecedented public health response. This review of the…