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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for innovative feeding of swine and storing and spreading of swine manure. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is applicable to the quantification of direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of two kinds of innovative... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is applicable to the quantification of direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of two kinds of innovative practices on swine farms. First, the protocol quantifies greenhouse gas reductions achieved by feed substituting practices that decrease emissions. Second, the protocol quantifies reductions associated with pig husbandry practices that increase efficiency by generating less manure per unit of pigs raised.

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Waste management information for businesses that manage hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables

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Many small to medium-sized businesses in Alberta generate or manage hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables, such as used oil, undrained used oil filters, spent antifreeze, used car batteries,... More ≫

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Many small to medium-sized businesses in Alberta generate or manage hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables, such as used oil, undrained used oil filters, spent antifreeze, used car batteries, paint leftovers, spent solvents, corrosives, cleaning products, etc. This document is intended to provide these businesses with a consolidated summary of the essential requirements and expected practices under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act for the management of these hazardous waste and hazardous recyclables.

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Evaluation of GPS yield mapping technology at reclaimed industrial sites in Alberta

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The main objective of this study was to determine the applicability of existing precision farming grain yield mapping technology to statistically assess crop yields at reclaimed industrial sites,... More ≫

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The main objective of this study was to determine the applicability of existing precision farming grain yield mapping technology to statistically assess crop yields at reclaimed industrial sites, and to evaluate the potential of grain yield mapping technology to identify and map crop yield variability and distribution at reclaimed industrial sites.

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Sediment sources and movement in Lesser Slave Lake

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This study investigates the major sources of sediment entering Lesser Slave, including the three major river systems that drain into the lake: the Swan, Driftpile and South Heart/East Prairie... More ≫

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This study investigates the major sources of sediment entering Lesser Slave, including the three major river systems that drain into the lake: the Swan, Driftpile and South Heart/East Prairie Rivers. It also investigates sediment transport and delta and breach processes in the lake. It concludes with a look at the impact of human activities on the sediment load entering in the drainage basin of Lesser Slave Lake, and makes several recommendations to reduce the impact of human activity.

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Pesticide use in Alberta (1998)

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Information presented in this fact sheet documents pesticide use in Alberta relative to other jurisdictions, and pesticide use within Alberta by sector.

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