Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
Introduction to Climate Change
Backgrounders
Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Jean Paquin
Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
Megan Laracy
Career Profiles
Geologist
Heather E. McFarlane
Career Profiles
Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology
The Solutioneers Week 9: Renewable Energy
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore renewable energy.
Algae Biofuel: Can Pond Scum Power the Planet?
STEM Explained
Learn about the potential of algae as a material for making biofuel.
Adam Tofani
Career Profiles
Offshore Completions Engineer
Natalie Swanson
Petroleum Geologist
Terry Penney
Hibernia Offshore Installation Manager
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Fueling Internal Combustion Engines
Backgrounders
Learn about the wide variety of fuels used in vehicles.
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.
What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?
STEM Explained
These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.