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Boreal Forest
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Fisheries in the Grand Banks
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Potash In Saskatchewan
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Coal In Appalachia
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Tar Sands
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Forestry in BC
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what is the value of the industry?
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Diamonds are found in the NWT of Canada
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Commuting by bicycle can take cars off the roads and doesn't fossil fuels, which is a non- renewable resource. It also means that CO2 will not be put in the atmosphere, so it reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions- it could be a good part of the solution for climate change.
Riding a bike instead of driving a car can help to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, as well as decrease the use of non-renewable sources of fuel. What's more, the lack of CO2 emissions from cycling can make a significant contribution to addressing climate change.
What is the problem with e- waste?
The average lifespan of a game console is 5 years
Amount produced per year: 20 - 50 million tonnes
Us 85% EU 75% India 99% is the percentage unaccounted for
This song shows problems with electronic waste, some
problems are that electronic waste contains hazardous materials that can pollute the environment, and cause harm to human health if it is not disposed properly. There is lots of e-waste being produced each year and it as massive amounts, much of it ends up going unaccounted for, which leads to unsafe disposal practices like burning or dumping.
What are some solutions?
Some solutions are to recycle e-waste and recover valuable materials from e-waste, and instead of throwing out your electronics we could repair them to make their lifespan longer.
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Grace the 125 year old snapping turtle has not been spotted in over a year. Some fear the turtles got buried alive as they were hibernating in the mud of a wetland that got filled in for development.
According to Berman, the wetlands in Haliburton, Ontario, where Grace routinely hibernated have been gradually filled in in recent years. A January 2022 photo taken by Berman showed part of the area covered with dirt. The work was done by a private landowner, she said, who was informed about Grace's presence in the area. "We didn't see her after the site was filled. I don't think it's a coincidence," Berman said.
First Nations were protesting in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island - they believe the ocean is for wild fish, the farmed fish are harming the ecosystem and the protestors don't want it to be allowed anymore......Laich-Kwil-Tach Natio.
The Laich-Kwil-Tach Nation is protesting against fish farming in Tofino, this is because they believe it is a threat to the health of wild salmon populations in Tofino. The protest is part of a bigger movement to protect the environment and preserve traditional First Nations practices.
What is the Oka Crisis?
The Oka Crisis occurred in 1990 when the Mohawk people of Kanesatake, Quebec, opposed the expansion of a golf course onto their sacred burial grounds.
Tensions escalated into a standoff between Mohawk warriors and law enforcement.
After months of conflict a negotiated settlement was reached, which ended with the cancellation of the golf course expansion.
The crisis drew attention to Indigenous land rights and sparked discussions about the relationship between Indigenous communities and the Canadian government.
East Coast Mi'kmaq and Sipekne'katik First Nations- Aboriginal Rights to fish a moderate amount for food, community and ceremonial reasons- starting the lobster trapping season early in protest of having to compete with bigger industrial fisheries that are harvesting and taking the lobster for a large profit with million dollar boats, while the FN are using 20 ft boats.
Government: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO is in charge of
The First Nations communities in the area of the Diavik diamond mine perspectives are divided- some are for the mine and want to work with it to get their needs met, while others are against it and worry that it sets a dangerous precedent and opens the door for more damage down the road.
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A Life cycle analysis is....
For example we learned about the life cycle of a t shirt- some of the impacts for the video are....
The above video tells about the life cycle of a plastic bottle... from this video I learned........
The video shows the life cycle of a plastic bottle and highlights the importance of recycling and reducing plastic waste. It also shows us how plastic can be turned into new products from a simple plastic water bottle or something else.
Renewable, Non Renewable, Exhaustible, Inexhaustible
Renewable.... For examples
Exhaustible resources are....
Non renewable resources are....
Some non renewable can be recycled such as......
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Big lonely Doug was a Douglas Fir that a forest engineer found in a section of trees- a cut block- a section of trees that was being survered to be logged. Instead of marking it with orange or red to indicate cutting, he marked it with a green ribbon that indicated' do not cut'... he saved it- it was one of the largest trees he had ever seen- a d be bad ee working in the logging industry on Vancouver Island for many decades.
This article creates a sense that feels like a powerful call that encourages people to think a lot about their roles to protect the environment and the planet, and it might make people feel like they need to take their own steps to support and help sustain and protect our natural resources.
This article made me feel sad, and concerned about the destruction of the boreal forest and all the ancient trees lost. it makes me feel like I want to take action and protect the environment as much as I can in any way that I can, and support organizations like the Greenspace Kleercut organization that is working to preserve our natural resources.
Summary of this article,
The article reports that the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has opened a formal investigation into a tailings leak at Imperial Oil's Kearl oil sands project in northern Alberta, Canada. The leak was detected on February 26, 2021, and resulted in the release of approximately 1.5 million liters of process-affected water into the environment. The investigation will examine the cause of the leak, the company's response, and whether it complied with regulatory requirements. Imperial Oil has said that it is cooperating fully with the investigation and taking steps to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future. The AER has also stated that it will provide updates on the investigation's progress as they become available.
The Boreal Forest is an ecologically and environmentally important place for the Earth's ecosystems. Auditors discovered that the Forest industry company Kimberly Clark was clear cutting the forest - an unsustainable resource use practice. Greenpeace started a campaign called Kleercut to bring awareness to this problem and try to find solutions that would work with everybody.
Environmental: more sustainable logging practices
Economy: we still need the jobs and services (toilet paper and Kleenex)
Social: we need a source of fibre for making kleenex and toilet paper)
Cultural: Indigenous communities need to be consulted
Stakeholders: Industry (kimberly Clark), Government, Forestry workers (loggers), consumers, Indigenous, future generations,
Greenpeace Kleercut campaign has a goal to stop paper manufacturers from sourcing wood from endangered boreal forests and to help sustainable practices. The campaign's name Kleercut, refers to Kleenex, the popular brand of tissues that was originally made from boreal forests.
Council of Canadians
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From this link I learned that Imperial Oil's tailings ponds have been leaking toxic wastewater into the environment for over nine months, contaminating the lands and drinking water of downstream Indigenous communities, and that a solidarity rally is being held on April 20th in Ottawa to call for accountability and justice. I also learned that the rally is being held to demand a comprehensive baseline human health study over the next ten years.
I learned that the David Suzuki Foundation is working on protecting nature by advocating for clean energy solutions, advocating for policies to reduce plastic pollution, and working to protect endangered species.
They are advocating for policies to reduce plastic pollution and increase the use of sustainable packaging, and they are working to protect endangered species by supporting habitat protection and restoration. They are also working to raise awareness of biodiversity and the need to protect nature. And the Foundation is working to create a movement of people and organizations who are actively working to create a sustainable future.
I learned about the many forces that shape and change the earth.
Pangaea is a supercontinent...........
Continental Drift.........
Erosion and Weathering has a large effect on the way the land looks today........
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River Deltas are very important for human beings because.....
There are 7 Landform Regions in Canada.
From West to East they are:
My favourites are..... because.........
My favourite region is the Appalachian Region because, the Appalachian region is known for its rugged, mountainous terrain, which is formed by the ancient Appalachian Mountains. The region is also home to many distinct ecosystems, such as spruce-fir forests and Appalachian balds. Its rivers and streams are renowned for their whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities. The Appalachian region is also home to some of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
