HELD 2024 Speakers Series – Session 4: Effects of Air Pollutants on Children’s Brain Development

Join this virtual event to learn about the effects of air pollutants on children’s brain development and learning. Dr. Lanphear will discuss the impacts of toxins on children’s health, including the impact of low dose exposure to toxins on brain development, learning, and behaviour. Dr. Carlsten will share his findings on air pollution-related health effects, with a focus on diesel exhaust and brain function. 

HELD 2024 Speakers Series – Session 3: Climate Change Impacts on Indoor Learning Environments and Children’s Health

Join this virtual event to learn about climate-related health risks impacting indoor environmental quality and children’s health and well-being. Speakers will address the health impacts of wildfire smoke on children’s health, protective measures to reduce wildfire smoke exposures, climate-related mental health impacts in Canada, as well as extreme heat within schools and child care settings, relevant policies and bylaws, and policy gaps relating to extreme heat.