Pollution

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Green Careers

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Discover some of the many STEM-focused green careers dealing with the environment and climate change.

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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
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Bhupesh Chohan (he/him)

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Laboratory Supervisor

I supervise and manage a laboratory that tests environmental samples for organic compounds.
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Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers

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Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.

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Chris Murray

Career Profiles

Associate Professor (Physics)

I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
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Pamela Power (she/her)

Career Profiles

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
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Andrea Brack

Andrea Brack

Career Profiles

Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator

I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
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Tristan Lecompte

Career Profiles

Environmental Program Officer

I interpret and communicate pollution data collected by the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
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Isabel Hilgendag

Career Profiles

MSc Student (Biology)

I look for heavy metals, such as mercury, in Arctic marine animals, to ensure they are safe to eat.
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How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.

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Yetong Dong

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Research Assistant/Graduate Student

I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
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Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

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Viviana Ramirez-Luna (she/her)

Environmental Entrepreneur

I founded (and run) a consulting company to help businesses, communities, and organizations reduce the waste they produce
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Steve Fletcher

Managing Director

I am the Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada.
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Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.

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