"People in #Quebec have the country’s highest levels of lead in their blood, placing children at risk for having a reduced IQ. But replacing lead pipes is taking way too long, say aggrieved #parents." By Paleah Moher. INSPQ healthydebate.ca/2021/03/topic/…

⚡️ The invisible threat inside your home: Dangerous levels of radon gas are being found in more houses across Canada than ever before #StarInvestigation by Robert Cribb, @Declanbayne and Paleah Moher x.com/i/moments/1388…

“This is an avoidable public health crisis if we address it now,” says Aaron Goodarzi, who was part of the U Calgary and Evict Radon National Study team who collected the data. Bungalows and newer houses built in the 21st century had the highest exceedance rates across the country.

“It’s shocking how many people are affected by it—how many people are dying of it,” said Pam Warkentin, CARST executive director. “It’s not killing people quickly and so it’s not receiving the same attention on our politicians’ priority list.”

The threat could be neutralized with simple and affordable technology. A patchwork of building codes across the country and limited financial support from provincial and federal governments have largely failed to address the mounting problem. Read here: thestar.com/news/investiga…

"Newer houses have higher levels of #radon than older ones" Thank you to .Robert Cribb @Declanbayne Paleah Moher for this important investigative journalism! CARST #cdnpoli #lungcancer #newlybuilthomes

Today on the frontpage of the Toronto Star, our Investigative Journalism Bureau investigation into residential radon levels in Canada. One in five homes tested nationwide showed radon levels exceeding Health Canada’s guideline. W/ Robert Cribb & Paleah Moher #canpoli Read it here: ijb.utoronto.ca/projects/invis…

Our latest #UofT_ijb/#torontostar investigation delves into a hidden and growing deadly carcinogen that quietly kills 3,000 Canadians a year. thestar.com/news/investiga…

As we spend more time at home, please test your home for radon. Our front page story Toronto Star took 4+ months to report and is meant to empower change. RIP Mr Jost and all the others who have passed from radon enduced lung cancer @Declanbayne Robert Cribb ijb.utoronto.ca/projects/invis…

Excellent story on the front page of the Toronto Star feat. our work at #EvictRadon. Those wishing to test their home & join our study can do so at evictradon.org Robert Cribb Paleah Moher @Declanbayne @uoft_ijb UCalgaryMedicine

BC's Conservation Lands Program just recieved a scathing report from the Auditor General. "The ministry had not effectively managed the [program] to conserve important habitat." often leaving NGOs to do the heavy lifting. The Land Conservancy Land Trust BC WWF-Canada bcauditor.com/pubs/2021/mana…

BC's Conservation Lands Program just recieved a scathing report from the Auditor General because of their "Lack of direction on collaboration with Indigenous Peoples." We can do better! FNBC AFN CBC Indigenous Indigenous Environmental Network bcauditor.com/pubs/2021/mana…

🚨 The journalists are back in communications range. 🚨

How some #Canadian communities are taking their own steps to address the risks of #radon gas. By Paleah Moher (FGJ '21), and @_declankeogh and Robert Cribb of the Investigative Journalism Bureau for Toronto Star thestar.com/news/investiga…

So apparently the carcass of this forest god is worth $30,000, which makes as much sense as valuing your children by their weight as hamburger mince

Very big Monday morning news. Thanks to Sarah Cox and The Narwhal for the ongoing coverage.

We have received the Hišuk ma c̕awak Declaration and deferral request issued by the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and are pleased to enter respectful discussions with them. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021P…

I tested positive for delta a few weeks ago, 1.5 mos. after full vaccination. Only symptom: a sore throat. Good news: All my contacts tested negative twice, incl. my unvaccinated kids and my vaccinated spouse -- suggesting vaccination cut transmission.