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Pollution

Factory smokestacks

Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.

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.
Magali Houde

Magali Houde (she/her)

Career Profiles

Research Scientist

I lead projects that look at the impacts of pollution on aquatic environments.
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

Aquifer with tap

Groundwater Sustainability: Protecting our Hidden Treasure

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Learn about groundwater and why we should protect it.

Water treatment plant near Kitchener, Ontario

Water Treatment

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Learn about how water is treated at municipal water treatment plants.

Boat on a lake at sunset

Humans and Freshwater Ecosystems

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Learn about how people impact the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.

Some examples of biomass

Generating Electricity: Biomass

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Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

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Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.

Skyglow from a city and highway

Light Pollution

STEM Explained

Light can be a type of pollution. Learn about the damage it causes to people and living things as well as how you can prevent it.

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

Hands-on Activities

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?