Jane E. McArthur

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Jane E. McArthur, PhD. is the Toxics Program Director with the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE).

 

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by Raquel (Rocky) Feroe Kristine Kowalchuk Trevor Hancock Jane E. McArthur

First, do no harm: An oath for regulators confronting the harms of pesticides

When we aim to kill as pesticides currently do, harm is done to all who live on this planet. Imagine the future if regulators aligned with physicians in taking the oath to first, do no harm.
by Jennifer Beeman Jane E. McArthur

It’s not all pretty in pink: To prevent breast cancer, let’s stop missing the forest for the trees

Breast cancer rates, even among young people, are on the rise. For this Breast Cancer Awareness month, there's more we could be doing to prevent the disease before it starts.

by Joe Vipond Jane E. McArthur

Toxic tradeoff: Disinfectants are ineffective for COVID-19 prevention and create harmful exposures

There are countless benefits to improving indoor air quality, not least of which is reducing the spread of this virus that has altered our lives. But cleaning surfaces with disinfectants could be doing more harm than good.

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