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Quantification protocol for reducing the age at harvest of beef cattle. Version 2.0

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This applies to youthful cattle, or those cattle under 24 months of age. In this context, feeder cattle that spend less time in backgrounding lots, on pasture and in the feedlot result in decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Withdrawn as of March 31, 2020.

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Potential of rangelands to sequester carbon in Alberta

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Large amounts of organic carbon are present in Alberta rangelands. One hectare of rangeland contains 50-200 tonnes of carbon in soil organic matter, 2-10 tonnes carbon in plant biomass and 1-2... More ≫

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Large amounts of organic carbon are present in Alberta rangelands. One hectare of rangeland contains 50-200 tonnes of carbon in soil organic matter, 2-10 tonnes carbon in plant biomass and 1-2 tonnes carbon in litter. Total organic carbon levels in rangeland soils are considerably greater than the amount of carbon present in the atmosphere above these soils or exchanged with the atmosphere each year. Total organic carbon in the 7 million hectares of native pasture in Alberta is equivalent to about three times the current annual emissions of all greenhouse gases in Canada.

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Quantification protocol for energy efficiency projects. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with process change and energy efficiency projects. Some familiarity with, or general understanding of, the operation of these practices... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with process change and energy efficiency projects. Some familiarity with, or general understanding of, the operation of these practices and processes is expected. It should be noted that while this protocol is mainly targeted at farm operations, some procedures in this protocol may be transferable to other types of energy efficiency projects, there could be considerable differences which would lead to inaccuracy in the quantification of the GHG emission reductions.

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