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13+ things you didn’t know about energy
Massive oilfields, huge offshore rigs, high-tech refineries, colossal dams, sprawling wind farms — how much do you really know about BIG power in Canada?
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How much do you know about energy in Canada? Launching in October, Energy IQ’s curriculum-linked energy education program will teach Canadians about growing demand, the energy mix, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements and much more.
Take an interactive energy quiz, brush up on your energy vocabulary and learn more about energy in Canada at energyiq.canadiangeographic.ca.
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