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Updated radon provisions coming in BC Building Code 2024

December 7th, 2023

New changes are coming to the BC Building Code. As the government stated in a press release dated December 5, Building Code 2024 wi

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Climate adaptation means justice for people with lung conditions

August 10th, 2021

The BC Government is creating a Climate Preparedness and Adaption Strategy (CPAS).

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Heat event inquiry must consider chronic lung conditions

July 14th, 2021

Submitted by BC Lung's Dr. Menn Biagtan and Dr. Noah Quastel

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New World Health Organization guidance on indoor ventilation for COVID-19

March 10th, 2021

Ventilation has long been recognized as central to indoor air quality.

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Are BC laws failing to protect us from a leading lung cancer risk?

May 29th, 2020

Radon exposure is responsible for approximately 16 percent of lung cancer deaths in Canada.

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