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  The High Cost of Traffic Congestion to Montreal's Economy - Montreal Gazette

  An article from the Montreal Gazette on true cost of traffic. An interview with a commissioner from Canada's Ecofiscal commission that details all the environmental, personal, and economic costs of traffic with an introduction to the...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Energy Use and Conservation, Transportation
  Subject:English / Language Arts, Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Business Education
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  The Story of Electronics

  The Story of Electronics explores the collateral damage which high-tech electronics have caused to our environment and society —25 million tons of e-waste and counting have poisoned our world and left the public holding the bill. Host...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Recycling and Waste Management
  Subject:Science, Civics & Citizenship, Business Education, Social Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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  The Transformation of Waste to Compost

  Throughout these activities, students will learn about the global production of food and the importance of buying local food. Through experiential learning, students will begin to act as stewards of the environment. Through learning...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Food and Agriculture, Recycling and Waste Management
  Subject:Science, Geography, Family/Consumer Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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  Tobacco Control Lesson 3.1: Shop Around

  Students will learn how tobacco is advertsied in different ways throughout their community. Using TIGed Collaborations, students can learn how tobacco is advertised in other parts of the world. This activity is part of TeenNet's...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Health
  Subject:Economics, Health & Wellbeing, Business Education
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Triple Bottom Line - The Economist

  A short article outlining the triple bottom line approach; taking into account people, profit and the planet.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  What is a Carbon Offset?

  What is a carbon offset?

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Geography, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 10 11 12
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  What is a Green Job?

  This lesson will introduce students to green jobs by defining the sector and outlining what qualifies as a green job and will help students to understand why green jobs are important. As our economy continues to struggle, and while...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics
  Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Technology and Skilled Trades, Career Education
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  What's Happening Out There?

  This is a Student Reading 5 from "Climate Change: Connections & Solutions". This resource discusses examples of climate change solutions undertaken by governments and businesses including international collaboration,...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Taking Action
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Why Marrying Ecology and Economics is Essential - New Scientist

  A news articles that emphasizes the importance of considering the economic value of ecosystem services and the importance of ecological economics. Link:...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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