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Strand B: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change

Dr. Jackie Dawson faisant des recherches sur le terrain sur l'île Beechy, Nunavut.

Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)

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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.
Tamara Krawchenko à l'extérieur

Tamara Krawchenko (she/her)

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University Professor and Public Policy Researcher

I research how we can change our economy so it has a lower carbon footprint.
Green leaf inside

Green Energy

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

Vegetables and fruits on display

Plant Pigments

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Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

Pepper plants on the ISS

Tropisms in Plants

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Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

Plant Cells with Visible Chloroplasts

Specialized Cells of the Leaf System

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Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.

Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

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Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
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.

Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

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Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

Justin Kole tenant un caniche dans ses bras.

Justin M. R. Kole

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Operations Advisor

I track and organize upcoming customer deliveries and provide customer education on the technology in Tesla automobiles.
Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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

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

Chris Derksen (he/his)

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Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
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
Julie Thrasher au travail dans la salle de commande

Julie Thrasher

Career Profiles

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

I’m responsible for the safe and effective operation of a four unit nuclear power plant.
Lisa Jones

Lisa Jones

Career Profiles

Manager of Strategic Initiatives

I lead initiatives to improve leadership as well as the overall effectiveness of the organization.