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Unit 3: Ecology of the Land

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Tristan Lecompte

Environmental Program Officer

I interpret and communicate pollution data collected by the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
Earth with thermometer

Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

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Gabriel Hould Gosselin

Research Associate

I support teams that collect data on the melting permafrost layer in the arctic.
Ice on the Arctic Ocean

All About The Arctic: Resources

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

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

Cars driving through thick smog

How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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

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Sarah Lockwood (she/her)

Mine Geologist

I study the geology of an area to figure out where diamonds are located.
Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
Isabel Hilgendag in the fileld collecting samples in the Arctic

Isabel Hilgendag

MSc Student (Biology)

I look for heavy metals, such as mercury, in Arctic marine animals, to ensure they are safe to eat.
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Isha Berry

Epidemiologist

I look for patterns in disease outbreaks and health outcomes in populations across the world.
Dr. Jackie Dawson faisant des recherches sur le terrain sur l'île Beechy, Nunavut.

Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)

Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society, and Policy

I work with large teams of academics, Inuit knowledge holders, and decision makers to understand the risks and solutions to environmental change.
Sunrise over a farm field with wind turbines

Green Careers

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

Flood water with traffic sign submerged.

Earth Month: Climate Change

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

Chris Derksen en train de faire ses recherches sur le terrain en Arctique.

Chris Derksen (he/his)

Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.