Krista Pooley
Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Christopher Noble
Corporate Engagement
Chelsey Peutert
Agricultural Environmental Engineer
Carly Silver
Career Profiles
Associate Ecologist
Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle
STEM Explained
What is the nitrogen cycle? How do human activities such as using fertilizer affect the nitrogen cycle? How can this cause greenhouse gases?
We Use a Lot of Plastic
STEM Explained
What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?
The Environmental Impact of Wasted Food
STEM Explained
One-third of all food produced is wasted. Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, and what you can do about it.
Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
STEM Explained
Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?
How Can Birds Help Monitor the Health of Ecosystems?
STEM Explained
Scientists can observe birds to get useful information about the health of, and changes in, an ecosystem.
Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum
STEM Explained
When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!
Are wind farms a threat to wildlife?
STEM Explained
Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.
A Taste of Heavy Metal
STEM Explained
Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
Katharine Scotton
Career Profiles
Environmental Consultant
Meredith Ann Epp
Career Profiles
Communications and Marketing Manager
Angela McIsaac
Career Profiles
Environmental Engineer