by NBLung | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by NBLung | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
A major change has happened in Canada. On March 6, 2025, a court approved a new tobacco settlement. This means money will now go to the provinces and to certain people who became sick from smoking. If you smoked for many years, or if you have lung problems now, this...
by NBLung | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
TL;DR – The proposed Tantramar gas plant comes with serious health and climate risks. Residents would suffer the toll of fossil fuel emissions on their health, even if the plant runs intermittently—gas combustion produces nitrogen oxides and fine particulate...
by NBLung | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every September, right after children return to school, hospitals and clinics across Canada see a sharp increase in asthma attacks and emergency room visits. This surge is often called the “September Spike” or the “September Asthma Peak.” Why Does the September Spike...
