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Determining the potential for solar power generation.

ArcGIS, Tutorials /

Using Solar Radiation toolset available in ArcGIS Pro Canada, like many other countries, is grappling with the complex issue of nuclear waste disposal. Nuclear power, indeed, contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions by providing a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. However, the environmental concerns related to the long-term management of nuclear waste remain a […]

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The Dying Electronics Retail Market in Toronto

The Newsroom /

Traditional brick-and-mortar stores are closing at an alarming rate. The electronics retail market in Toronto is experiencing significant challenges. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores are closing at an alarming rate, with Canada Computers and Electronics recently shutting down its Yonge St location on June 1, 2024. The Source, once known as Radio Shack, has rebranded as Best

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The Government’s Controversial Nuclear Waste Mound Plan Sparks Concerns.

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Is the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) at Chalk River Laboratories a Permanent Solution for Low-Level Radioactive Waste? First Nation communities and citizens’ groups have launched court challenges against the proposed radioactive waste facility near the Ottawa River at Chalk River, citing environmental concerns and the potential hazards of the waste that will remain dangerous

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How to Convert Degrees, Minutes, Seconds to Decimal Degrees -Latitude, Longitude (DMS and DD formats)

GIS Basic Concepts, Tutorials /

The fundamentals and conversion. What are Latitude and Longitudes? The ellipsoid shape of the Earth is asymmetrical. In order to create a net or grid on maps and globes, our mapmakers came up with a system of imaginary lines. Thus, there are numerous horizontal and vertical lines drawn on maps to aid in locating a

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How to Geocode for Free

QGIS, Tutorials /

A step-by-step guide What is geocoding? Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). We can use these coordinates to map the locations spatially. That’s geocoding. If you’ve ever used Google Earth to search for an address, it will take you to that spot. It’s converting a text-based address to

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