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Strand B: Human Impact on the environment

A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

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

Cars driving through thick smog

How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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

Portrait de Devon Hardy

Devon Hardy (she/her/elle)

Career Profiles

Program Director

I run a non-profit program that supports environmental sustainability in the arts.
Green leaf inside

Green Energy

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

Flood water with traffic sign submerged.

Earth Month: Climate Change

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

Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Viviana Ramirez-Luna dehors en hiver

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
Pier on one of the Great Lakes

Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

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

Stephen Edison

Stephen Edison

Career Profiles

Energy Transition Advisor

I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon. 
Boeing 777 Ecodemonstrator aircraft

Sustainable Aerospace Firsts

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Learn how Boeing is making aviation more sustainable.

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.

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.
Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

Career Profiles

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.
Illustration of the Earth

Summer Symposium Series: Climate Career Resources

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A career focused on climate change and sustainability would let you help people by working to help solve the biggest problems of our time.

Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

Career Profiles

Teaching Assistant in Environmental Health