by santereshealth | Aug 3, 2021 | Stories
RESILIENT and the Canadian Network for Human Health and the Environment (CNHHE) once again participated in the federal pre-budget public consultation. Our budget asks seek to prioritize health and wellbeing and protecting the environment, which supports all life on...
by santereshealth | Jul 28, 2021 | Stories
Happy Lipstick Day! What does that mean? We have no idea, but it’s a good excuse to talk about harmful toxins and chemicals in the cosmetics industry! The beauty world is no stranger to dangerous chemicals. In Victorian England and across the globe, makeup used to...
by santereshealth | Jul 13, 2021 | Stories
Millions of people across the globe are participating in Plastic Free July, a personal challenge which is part of a global effort to reduce single-use plastic waste and act towards a world free from plastic pollution. While it’s true that COVID-19 has slowed Canada’s...
by santereshealth | Jun 24, 2021 | Stories
Under Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan (CMP), chemicals available in Canada are systematically reviewed for potential risk to human health and the environment. On May 11, 2021, Canada announced its intent to assess Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This...
by santereshealth | Apr 23, 2021 | Stories
RESILIENT has been consulting with political and non-political decision makers and advocating for fundamental changes to reduce the inequities that underlie poor health. We’ve been seeking change in four key areas: environmental protection, action on climate change,...
by santereshealth | Apr 21, 2021 | Stories
While COVID-19 has been a significant public health crisis worldwide, climate change is the biggest threat to public health of the 21st century. The pandemic has taught us that people can change their behavior in the interest of protecting themselves and others. We...
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