Child Health Benefits of Investing in Electric School Buses – Key Messages and Evidence Summary
Investing in school bus electrification in Canada is an opportunity to achieve multiple child health benefits – from better physical and mental health outcomes, to improvements in academic performance and learning.
Presentation on the Child Health Benefits of Investing in Electric School Buses
This resource can be used by teachers, parents, health professionals and transportation stakeholders to increase awareness and advocate for the child-health benefits of investing in electric school buses (ESBs). It includes health evidence, along with responses to key claims and concerns.
Taking a Look in the Toolbox: Legal and Policy Levers to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Learning Settings
Improving indoor air quality is not just about cleaner air—it’s about giving all children the best chance to learn, grow, and thrive in safe and healthy environments. This blog highlights existing policy and legislative tools that can support improvements in indoor air quality.
Wildfire smoke and portable air cleaners: Improving air quality in schools and child care facilities
Wildfire smoke in schools, child care facilities and other educational settings can pose a health risk for children and interfere with learning. This blog explores how portable air cleaners can help reduce indoor smoke exposure and support healthier air quality.
Infographic: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat in Learning Settings
When schools and child care settings don’t have air conditioning or cooling systems, it can be tricky to know how to keep indoor spaces safe during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events – especially when they happen at the same time.