by NBLung | May 20, 2026 | Lung Health Information
Every year, approximately 1,200 Canadians die prematurely from traffic-related air pollution. Emissions from road traffic are one of the largest sources of air pollution, containing harmful air pollutants including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate...
by NBLung | Feb 11, 2026 | Community, Government, Lung Health Information
We know there is a direct link between air pollution and preventable death in New Brunswick. Lung cancer is the leading cause of preventable death in the province, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks third, and one in five New Brunswickers lives with a...
by NBLung | Feb 5, 2026 | Announcements, Government, Lung Health Information
New Brunswick has made real progress on air quality over the past several decades. Cleaner fuels, improved technology, stronger standards, and sustained public investment have led to measurable improvements in many communities since the Clean Air Act was introduced in...
by NBLung | Jan 28, 2026 | Lung Health Information
As temperatures drop across New Brunswick, many people notice changes in their breathing. Cold air can feel sharp and uncomfortable in the lungs, and for people living with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions, winter weather can increase symptoms like coughing,...
by NBLung | Jan 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Lung Health Information
The numbers are stark — and they should stop us in our tracks. New data from the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) shows that lung cancer is the leading cause of avoidable death in our province, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranking third. Heart...
