To reduce Nunavut’s dependency on diesel fuel, researchers are trying to use the territory’s gusty weather to develop a wind turbine specifically to generate power for Arctic buildings. “I think it is a really viable [energy] option,” said Jill Hass, an engineer and clean energy manager with Polar Knowledge Canada, the...
Given we were talking about cracks in the landfast ice, here’s a small one we were figuring where to cross. Two Polar Bears had strolled along it earlier looking for seal. #Nunavut#Arctic
Not all the progress in a project are obvious. One thing that I realized early on was that at the gable ends there was nothing to nail the ceiling on. It’s always been on my “got to do that someday” list.
At 17 plants, violations of the territory’s #WaterQuality standards & #WorkplaceSafety standards ranged from chlorine management or testing issues to inadequate staff training.
5 #Nunavut communities had no certified plant operators at the time of their inspections; three others are under public health orders to fix issues.
“Narwhal are recognized as a #cultural cornerstone by Inuit, the #narwhal holds profound significance,” Jason Akearok, executive director of the #Nunavut#Wildlife Management Board, said on Wednesday.
“In alignment with their cultural relevance, the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board commits to a thorough examination of #scientific insights and #Inuit#Qaujimajatuqangit [knowledge] from #COSEWIC, evaluating their assessment of the narwhal as ‘Not at Risk.'”
So, this was released today. My third stamp with Canada Post. Qarlinngua (The pants). And technically my second stamp with a family member in it, as the tiny figure in it is my son Travis. Now for one with Hilary in it.
I’ve very proud of all of these, beyond the cache. They are about my home, and family. And also my family has a long history with the Post Office, 101 years. My grandfather, father, and brother were all postmasters in Roblin. #Nunavut#Arctic#Stamps#philately#CanadaPost
The power of social media. So on Sunday I posted a photo here, and on an instagram story, of the drum I hauled out to the cabin by ATV. I wrote that it was destined to be the tank for our heating fuel there.
A fellow from Iqaluit (we both follow each other) saw it and reached out with a warning that the barrel will let UV rays through causing the fuel to varnish and gum up the system. As he has it happen to him.
Back out today to recover the drum. Luckily I can return it. #Nunavut#CabinLife
If you saw my post with the stamp of the rock form known as “The Pants”, here is a photo of a Polar Bear dwarfed by it, seen through its legs. I had the wrong lens on and couldn’t get a photo of the entire formation and bear. #Nunavut#Arctic#LandscapePhotography#WildlifePhotography#PolarBear
Today my solar power grant for the cabin was deposited in my account. And my system ordered. Now to wait for sealift. Excited and intimidated over this part of the project. #Nunavut#Arctic#CabinLife.
In an ATV trip to Innaaluup Nuvua last summer we stopped at the top of this magnificent valley above Innaarulaalikuluk and Admiralty Inlet. #Nunavut#Arctic#LandscapePhotography
Arctic wind turbine project aims to bring more green energy to Nunavut (nunatsiaq.com)
To reduce Nunavut’s dependency on diesel fuel, researchers are trying to use the territory’s gusty weather to develop a wind turbine specifically to generate power for Arctic buildings. “I think it is a really viable [energy] option,” said Jill Hass, an engineer and clean energy manager with Polar Knowledge Canada, the...