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South Saskatchewan regional plan surface water quality management framework : statistical methods, final report

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A re-occurring problem of water quality monitoring programs is the determination of whether or not a given parameter is increasing, decreasing, or remaining constant over time. This is... More ≫

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A re-occurring problem of water quality monitoring programs is the determination of whether or not a given parameter is increasing, decreasing, or remaining constant over time. This is particularly critical when regulations stipulate that parameter concentrations or loads may not increase or decrease relative to some previously defined baseline period or standard. This document recommends the most viable statistical methods for addressing this situation.

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Alberta Environment report on . . . greenhouse gas emissions [2006-2009]

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In 2002, Alberta signaled its commitment to manage climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the province by passing the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act. One of the first actions... More ≫

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In 2002, Alberta signaled its commitment to manage climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the province by passing the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act. One of the first actions taken under the new legislation was to develop a mandatory reporting program for large industrial emitters in Alberta. Beginning in 2004, large industrial emitters in the province were required to submit an annual report on their previous year’s greenhouse gas emissions. The province has now collected data for six consecutive reporting periods, including the 2009 emissions year.

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Alberta Environment summary report on 2005 greenhouse gas emissions

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The Government of Alberta is committed to taking action on climate change. Beginning with its Climate Change Action Plan - Albertans & Climate Change: Taking Action, released in October 2002,... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to taking action on climate change. Beginning with its Climate Change Action Plan - Albertans & Climate Change: Taking Action, released in October 2002, the Government of Alberta identified a number of strategies the province would use to address climate change. One of these actions included the development of a mandatory reporting program for large industrial emitters in Alberta. Beginning in November 2004, large industrial emitters in the province were required to submit an annual report on their previous year’s greenhouse gas emissions. The Specified Gas Reporting Program requires any Alberta industrial facility that emits more than 100 kilotonnes (kt) of greenhouse gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent, to report their emissions to Alberta Environment through a secure electronic data reporting system. Beginning with 2004 reporting, the Alberta system was harmonized with the National Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

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Specified gas reporting : Alberta's 2004 industrial greenhouse gas emissions

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The specified gas reporting program was developed as part of the Government of Alberta's climate change action plan, Albertans and Climate Change: Taking Action, released in October 2002. The... More ≫

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The specified gas reporting program was developed as part of the Government of Alberta's climate change action plan, Albertans and Climate Change: Taking Action, released in October 2002. The Climate Change and Emissions Management Act defines a specified gas as any gas that traps heat near the earth’s surface. Specified gases include the following greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride. For the purpose of clarity specified gases will be referred to as greenhouse gases in this report.

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Alberta Climate Model (ACM) to provide climate estimates (1961-1990) for any location in Alberta from its geographic coordinates

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The objective of the Alberta Climate Model is to provide a process for detailed description of Alberta climate, both for current use, and as a baseline from which to estimate impacts of changes... More ≫

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The objective of the Alberta Climate Model is to provide a process for detailed description of Alberta climate, both for current use, and as a baseline from which to estimate impacts of changes suggested for future climates. The Model combines long-term records from weather stations with physiographic descriptors of station locations to allow the interpolation and extrapolation of values for climatic variables along gradients. Although built on a base of climatic data collected largely in agricultural environments, the Model facilitates estimation of values for climatic variables in areas poorly represented by climatic stations. This provides a much more complete picture of climate for the whole province.

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Alberta greenhouse gas reporting program for 2003 : analysis

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Reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large industrial sources is a fundamental component of Alberta’s action plan to address climate change. The development of a mandatory GHG... More ≫

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Reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large industrial sources is a fundamental component of Alberta’s action plan to address climate change. The development of a mandatory GHG reporting program was a commitment identified in Albertans and Climate Change: Taking Action released in October 2002. Information gathered under the provincial program is needed to assist both the province and industry in characterizing emission sources and identifying opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions.

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Evaluation of the anti-oxidant ethylene diurea (EDU) as a protectant against ozone effects on crops (growth chamber trials)

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Results of a field study conducted in the summer of 2000 showed that when the antioxidant ethylene diurea (EDU) was applied to crops, there were increases in several parameters. The next step was... More ≫

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Results of a field study conducted in the summer of 2000 showed that when the antioxidant ethylene diurea (EDU) was applied to crops, there were increases in several parameters. The next step was to verify whether the effects of EDU resulted from EDU-mediated protection against ozone or from plant growth promoting effects of EDU that are independent of ozone. A series of controlled environment trials were designed to test this hypothesis.

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St. Mary River at international boundary : natural flow, Canadian and U.S. entitlements and U.S. deliveries to Canada

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Includes irrigation and non-irrigation season natural flow volumes for the St. Mary River at the International Boundary along with Canadian (Alberta) and U.S. entitlements and the flow actually... More ≫

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Includes irrigation and non-irrigation season natural flow volumes for the St. Mary River at the International Boundary along with Canadian (Alberta) and U.S. entitlements and the flow actually received by Canada.

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Milk River at eastern crossing : natural flow, U.S. entitlements and Canadian entitlements

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Lists historic figures for the annual natural flow of the Milk River during the irrigation season and the annual entitlements for Canada (Alberta) and the U.S., for the years 1911 to 2001.

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Evaluation of the anti-oxidant ethylene diurea (EDU) as a protectant against ozone effects on crops (field trials)

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Ozone is an important phytotoxic gaseous pollutant and is known or suspected to cause injury in crops, including yield reductions. Studies have been conducted using the antioxidant EDU (ethylene... More ≫

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Ozone is an important phytotoxic gaseous pollutant and is known or suspected to cause injury in crops, including yield reductions. Studies have been conducted using the antioxidant EDU (ethylene diurea) in programs aimed at the quantification of the effects of ozone on vegetation. For the present study, a protocol making use of EDU as an antioxidant was designed and implemented at a site near the city limits of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, an area having elevated ozone levels relative to other areas of the province.

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