/science/taxonomy/term/4487/all en /science/channels/news/energy-poverty-overlooked-determinant-health-and-climate-resilience-canada-345967 <p>Despite Canada being an important energy producer, not all Canadians can access or afford adequate levels of energy services at home to meet their needs, maintain healthy indoor temperatures, and live a decent life—a situation known as energy poverty. Depending on the measure, 6–19% of Canadian households face energy poverty. Health risks associated with energy poverty are documented in countries with milder climates.</p> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:08:11 +0000 jeremy.audet@mcgill.ca 935255 at /science /science/channels/news/join-visiting-artist-residence-jan-van-esch-two-talks-sustainability-343604 <p><strong>TUESDAY November 22. GHABH - The poison in the gift, Part I: Giving and receiving - considering commercial determinants of health.</strong></p> <p>How do the actions of not-for-profit and commercial second-hand clothing recycling determine relations within and between countries? How does the promotional imagery used by these companies and their actions reinstate cliché images of the other and have an impact the (mental) health through the psychological powerplay between the giver and receiver. </p> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:54:27 +0000 jeremy.audet@mcgill.ca 901838 at /science