Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being Targets (which will be focused on in this website) and Corresponding Article Content:
targets from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg3:
3.3 “By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases”
3.7 “By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes”
3.9 “By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination”
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Why is Preventive Medicine Important
Preventive medicine aims to prevent or halt a health condition through the actions of governments, doctors and/or patients themselves. This approach can significantly improve health outcomes and be much more […]
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Why We Need Digital Product Passports
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Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste in Canada – The Problem and What We Can Do
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Reducing Harm from Chemicals and Bill S-5
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Small Modular Reactors – Nuclear Energy and Climate Change – Pros and Cons
Nuclear power sources are highly controversial as they produce energy without contributing much to climate change or air pollution but at the same time result in toxic waste, safety issues, […]
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Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada
Fighting climate change through measures like putting a price on carbon requires focus. Unfortunately, governments around the world – including in Canada – subsidize the carbon emitting fossil fuel industry […]
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The Need for a Right to a Healthy Environment
Many Canadians might think they have the right to a healthy environment – which includes fresh air, clean water, and a natural environment that supports people and our planet – […]
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Life Cycle Assessment’s to Compare Products
Suppose you are at a store to buy a product such as a new cellphone and trying to decide between several different options. You care about the environmental and health […]
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Environmental Racism in Canada
Can you imagine that just because of your race, you’d have a greater chance of residing near a toxic waste site? Environmental racism is the sanctioning of toxic pollution sites […]
