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Unit C: Environmental Chemistry

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Tristan Lecompte

Environmental Program Officer

I interpret and communicate pollution data collected by the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
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How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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

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Mahesh Rachamalla (he/him)

Graduate Student (Toxicology)

My research will help find solutions for protecting aquatic species from the effects of heavy metals.
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Kaitlin Guitard

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
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Chris Murray

Associate Professor (Physics)

I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
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Andrea Brack

Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator

I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
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Pamela Power (she/her)

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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Green Careers

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

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Justin M. R. Kole

Operations Advisor

I track and organize upcoming customer deliveries and provide customer education on the technology in Tesla automobiles.
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Earth Month: Water

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
Steve Fletcher

Steve Fletcher

Managing Director

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

Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

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Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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

Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

Environmental Coordinator

As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.