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Earth and its Place in the Universe

Keven Bruce | Tactical Weather Specialist

Keven Bruce

Career Profiles

Tactical Weather Specialist

Kevin Bruce is a Tactical Weather Specialist for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Holly Wortman | Technicienne en météorologie

Holly Wortman

Meteorological Technician

Holly Wortman is a Meteorological Technician for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Alan Bezanson | Instructeur principal en météorologie

Alan Bezanson

Senior Meteorological Instructor

Alan Bezanson is a Senior Meteorological Instructor for the Canadian Forces School of Meteorology.
Scott Kelly et Terry Virts inspectent le système d’élimination du dioxyde de carbone de la SSI (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS

Backgrounders

Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?

Weather station in Iceland

Measuring and Forecasting Weather

Backgrounders

Learn about different weather instruments that meteorologists use to measure weather.

A melting world-shaped glacier

What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?

STEM Explained

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Fluffy snow on deciduous tree

Weather: Snow

Picture Collections

10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow

Stratus Clouds

Weather: Stratus Clouds

Picture Collections

5 images of stratus clouds that cover a wide horizontal layer in the sky at low level and are often associated with rain or drizzle

Solar panel project in Dakar, Senegal

What are Carbon Offsets?

STEM Explained

Can carbon offsets help you reduce your environmental footprint, practice sustainable living and fight climate change?

Hamilton, Ontario industrial area with Toronto skyline in the background

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

Hands-on Activities

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?

Biofuel concept

What are the Pros and Cons of Ethanol Biofuel?

STEM Explained

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

Cumulus Clouds

Weather: Cumulus Clouds

Picture Collections

5 images of cumulus clouds that are white, puffy clouds with a flat base at mid level and are often associated with fair weather

Weather Vane

Tools: Weather Instruments

Picture Collections

15 images of various instruments such as rain gauges, wind vanes and weather satellites used to inform us about the weather