Strand B: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change

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Green Energy

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

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Plant Pigments

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

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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.

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Specialized Cells of the Leaf System

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

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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.
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Earth Month: Climate Change

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

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Light & Plants

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

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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.
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Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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

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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.
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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
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Julie Thrasher

Career Profiles

Shift Manager (Nuclear Power)

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

Lisa Jones

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Manager of Strategic Initiatives

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

Career Profiles

Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)

I supervise the main control room at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
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Karissa Palinka (she/her)

Career Profiles

Technical Engineer

Karissa is working to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of Small Modular Reactors.
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