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Despite being a small jurisdiction, the Yukon is buzzing with innovative research tackling the unique challenges of our northern communities. These projects aren’t just solving local issues, they’re also developing solutions that could benefit all of Canada. Allow me to share some of the innovative and promising initiatives. In 2016, Dr. Alex Poole and pharmacist Josianne Gauthier at Whitehorse General Hospital published a study on Iloprost for treatment of severe frostbite.
is operated by the University of Calgary’s Arctic Institute of North America, and has been a hub for Arctic environmental and climate research since 1961. Last summer I dropped by the research station to meet with the station’s amazing field station operations team. is investigating a variety of projects, including a hydroponic agriculture system for year-round food production and a renewable energy system powered by solar and wind. Research at
also explores the feasibility of solar hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for Arctic regions. These projects contribute to our increasing understanding of the Arctic environment and its response to climate change. From new frostbite treatment protocols to green energy innovations, these projects demonstrate the power of collaboration between researchers, governments, and local communities.
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