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Unit D: Energy and the Environment

General Electric-Hitachi Power Reactor Innovative Small Module

Redefining Energy with Small Modular Reactors

Backgrounders

Learn about small modular reactor technology and its future in Canada.

Image of a windmill with a cloudy sky in the background.

How could you design a wind-powered elevator?

Hands-on Activities

Design a device that uses the power of wind to lift a small object.

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Auroras: Spectacular Light Shows

Backgrounders

Learn about auroras - spectacular light shows in the night sky.

portrait de Courtney Harnum

Courtney Harnum

Career Profiles

Capital Budget Lead

I am responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Newfoundland Power's annual capital budget application.
Andrea Brack

Andrea Brack

Career Profiles

Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator

I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
Portrait de Delia Warren

Delia Warren (she/her)

Career Profiles

Lead Renewables Consultant

I help companies get involved in the offshore wind energy sector.
Portrait de Anindya Kumar Ghosal

Anindya Kumar Ghosal (he/him)

Career Profiles

Senior Product Team Lead (Chemical Engineer)

I create chemicals that are added to gasoline so it will burn cleaner in the automobile’s engine.
Earth with thermometer

Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Backgrounders

Learn about vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

Tamara Krawchenko à l'extérieur

Tamara Krawchenko (she/her)

Career Profiles

University Professor and Public Policy Researcher

I research how we can change our economy so it has a lower carbon footprint.
Green leaf inside

Green Energy

Backgrounders

An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

Flood water with traffic sign submerged.

Earth Month: Climate Change

Backgrounders

Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

Julie Thrasher au travail dans la salle de commande

Julie Thrasher

Career Profiles

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.