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Chronic wasting disease in Alberta by wildlife management unit

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This annual report lists statistics about the spread of chronic wasting disease cases in Alberta's deer species over time, starting from 2005, when the first such cases were reported. Statistics... More ≫

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This annual report lists statistics about the spread of chronic wasting disease cases in Alberta's deer species over time, starting from 2005, when the first such cases were reported. Statistics are organized by the wildlife management unit in which cases were found, highlighting new cases by the calendar year in which the report was compiled.

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Alberta industrial greenhouse gas compliance

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Each annual issue of this report summarizes information gathered from compliance reports submitted by regulated facilities under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation.... More ≫

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Each annual issue of this report summarizes information gathered from compliance reports submitted by regulated facilities under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation. Information contained in the report includes total regulated emissions, compliance position, and credit usage by sector, and a summary of historic compliance results from 2007 forward.

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Geographical names manual : including the principles of geographical names

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The Geographical Names Manual outlines the principles of geographical naming, standards and research and as well as the procedures for researching and submitting a geographical names proposal.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program letter of agreement and operational framework

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to... More ≫

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to confirm the commitments made to govern the Oil Sands Monitoring Program in a manner consistent with the memorandum of understanding, including that the treaty and aboriginal rights of Indigenous people are recognized and affirmed as per section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

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Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation results

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This document contains a table showing annual amounts of carbon offsets from 2007 to 2019 resulting from industry compliance with the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and THE Carbon... More ≫

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This document contains a table showing annual amounts of carbon offsets from 2007 to 2019 resulting from industry compliance with the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and THE Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation.

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Citizen science principles of good practice

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and... More ≫

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and catalyst for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in using citizen science to address information and knowledge gaps across the province. The principles provide practitioners, researchers and decision makers with common guidance to consider when designing, implementing, and evaluating citizen science initiatives in Alberta.

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Brokering science for environmental management : progress report from the Chief Scientist : a term in review

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a... More ≫

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a strategic knowledge network with the broader scientific community; seeking ways to braid Indigenous Knowledge in Alberta’s environmental science program; supporting a strong science culture within the department; brokering scientific reviews by external experts to address environmental concerns or issues; reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment; and improving availability and accessibility of scientific evidence to inform decision-making processes.

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Economic assessment of climate policy in Alberta

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Alberta completed an economic assessment of the former Climate Leadership Plan. The assessment also outlines the potential costs if the federal government’s carbon pricing policy were applied in... More ≫

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Alberta completed an economic assessment of the former Climate Leadership Plan. The assessment also outlines the potential costs if the federal government’s carbon pricing policy were applied in Alberta. This report shows the expected economic impacts of the Climate Leadership Plan on Alberta’s total economy, key industrial sectors and households. Four economic scenarios or cases were evaluated, with outcomes forecasted through to 2030.

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Standard for developing benchmarks : Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation. Version 1

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information... More ≫

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information regarding emissions scope and coverage, tightening rate, review periods and the compliance cost containment program.

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Specified Gas Emitters Regulation : 2015-2017 data

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This spreadsheet provides a summary of 2015-2017 data reported by facilities subject to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. The Regulation was passed in 2007 and expired December 31, 2017.... More ≫

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This spreadsheet provides a summary of 2015-2017 data reported by facilities subject to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. The Regulation was passed in 2007 and expired December 31, 2017. Emissions were reported in units of tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. Each facility was required to reduce its annual emissions intensity by a prescribed percentage target relative to its facility-specific approved baseline emissions intensity.

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