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Unit 5: The atmosphere and the Environment

The three RADARSAT Constellation Mission spacecraft

7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

3D rendering of the offshore oceanographic science vessel

Canada’s Next Generation Oceanographic Science Research Ship

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Learn about Canada’s newest Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel.

Mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere of Mars projected into point perspective

Let's Talk Mars Resources

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Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars

Edwin Makkinga

Edwin Makkinga

Career Profiles

Manager, Climate Policy

In my job I consider the risks and opportunities from climate-related public policy and how Enbridge can be part of the solution to the climate crisis.
Vivek Chauhan

Vivek Chauhan

Career Profiles

Program Advisor, Renewable Generation

Vivek is an electrical engineer who works for Ontario Power Generation.
Sea ice

Ice on Earth - The Cryosphere

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Learn about the cryosphere and how it is being impacted by climate change.

Coral reef

Coral Ecosystems

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Learn about coral ecosystems and why they are important as well as what you can do to help keep them healthy.

Four Harvard training aircraft

How Planes Fly

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Learn about what gets planes up in the air, what keeps them up there, and what brings them down again.

Saskatchewan River Delta, Manitoba

What is a Fractal?

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Learn about fractals and try making some yourself!

Heating a liquid over a flame in a lab

Types of Chemical Reactions

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Learn about the four main types of chemical reactions.

Test tubes with colourful liquids

Evidence of Chemical Change

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Learn how to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.

Electroplating equipment

Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

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Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.

Astronauts from the Apollo Mission landing on the moon.

Let's Talk Lunar Resources

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Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

Frances Edmonds

Frances Edmonds

Career Profiles

Head of Sustainable Impact

Frances works with customers and governments to show them how to buy technology with sustainability in mind.
Sombto Ibe

Somto Ibe

Career Profiles

Engineer, Renewable Energy

Somto Ibe is responsible for ensuring that wind turbines and solar panels operate safely.