Collective Call to Action to Accelerate School Bus Electrification to protect children’s health and the environment
This Call for Action presents the child health case for making an urgent and just transition from diesel-powered to electric school bus transportation across Canada.
School bus electrification white paper
There is an important opportunity for the Government of Ontario to transition to an electric school bus fleet across the province, and to stop the use of diesel-fueled buses. The electrification of the provincial school bus fleet would help to combat climate change and protect the health of Ontario’s children and other vulnerable residents by […]
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs: What to do if one breaks
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury sealed within their glass tubing.
Fragrances
Some fragrance chemicals may be harmful, particularly to children and to individuals who are sensitive to them. They may trigger itchy or watery eyes, worsening of asthma symptoms and other breathing problems, headaches or other acute effects.
Creating Healthy Home Environments for Kids: Top 5 Tips
Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) presents the top 5 tips for creating a healthy environment in the home.