Simply Science is a collection of podcasts produced by Natural Resources Canada. From green technology to renewable energy — from advancements in forestry to ge...
In this episode, we’re going to explore the world of urban forests and hear about how they can transform concrete jungles into vibrant livable spaces. We reached out to a couple of experts from the Canadian Forest Service to talk about the ins and outs of urban forest management. This episode is also a double feature, with our friends from the Statistics Canada podcast “Eh-sayers” talking about the ironies of data when it comes to the environment. Both stories share a common theme: “it’s not easy being green.”
Recommended Links:
• What trees should I plant in an urban forest? (Simply Science Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paRluAdUiAw
• More Trees to Plant in an Urban Forest (Simply Science Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhq3O15LKZw
• Download the My Tree app! (NRCan App) – https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/forests/sustainable-forest-management/my-tree/19974
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Is natural hydrogen the solution?
There seems to be a lot of excitement about natural hydrogen lately. But why is the level of interest peaking now? Could it be part of the solution to the climate crisis? Is it the environmentally friendly game changer everyone is looking for? Or not? To answer those questions and more, we reached out to one of our hydrogen experts, as well as a scientist from the University of Toronto.
Recommended Links:
• Cleaner Digging with Hydrogen - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/simply-science/cleaner-digging-hydrogen/21757
• The Hydrogen Strategy - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/climate-change/canadas-green-future/the-hydrogen-strategy/23080
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Managing our Carbon Emissions
We, as human beings, find ourselves in a challenging situation when it comes to carbon emissions. Almost everything we do in our modern lives produces carbon emissions, which impact the very environment we live in. Is it possible to maintain our quality of life AND reduce our carbon emissions? Our scientists are working hard to address that issue. Listen to find out how.
Recommended Links:
• Carbon Management (Natural Resources Canada) - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/energy-sources-distribution/carbon-management/4275
• Environment and Climate Change Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html
• Mission Innovation - http://mission-innovation.net/
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The gold standard of mineral exploration
We all know metals like gold, copper and nickel are essential to our way of life. Metals are used in just about everything. So how do we make sure that we have a continuous supply of these metals? How do you find new ore deposits to make sure we meet future demand? Our scientists are working hard to specifically address that issue. Listen to find out how.
Recommended Links:
• Geological Survey of Canada - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/research-centres-and-labs/geological-survey-canada/17100
• Geoscientists Canada - https://geoscientistscanada.ca/
• Prospector and Developers Association of Canada - https://www.pdac.ca/
• Quebec Mineral Exploration Association - https://aemq.org/en/
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A heated conversation on heat pumps
There’s nothing quite like a Canadian winter. Majestic scenery, fun outdoor activities, and brutally cold days that cause your heating bill to skyrocket. Scientists and engineers at Natural Resources Canada believe a promising technology can help reduce your energy consumption, the heat pump. On this episode: What are heat pumps? How do they work? Why is everyone talking about them? Are they right for you? Listen to find out.
Recommended Links:
• Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/about/energy-star-announcements/publications/heating-and-cooling-heat-pump/6817
• Adapting Heat Pumps to Our Canadian Climate (Simply Science Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276AP6Uh5nU
• The future of home heating: Hybrid home heating systems offer energy savings and reduce GHG emissions (Simply Science Article) - https://natural-resources.canada.ca/simply-science/the-future-home-heating-hybrid-home-heating-systems-offer-energy-savings-and-reduce-g/22236
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Simply Science is a collection of podcasts produced by Natural Resources Canada. From green technology to renewable energy — from advancements in forestry to geological exploration and mapping — we explore topical subjects linked to the development of our natural resources.
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