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Characterization of air quality during the 2016 Horse River Wildfire using permanent and portable monitoring

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Presents an analysis and comparison of the ambient air quality prior to, during and after the Horse River Wildfire (Fort McMurray) in 2016. The discussed common air pollutants are fine particulate... More ≫

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Presents an analysis and comparison of the ambient air quality prior to, during and after the Horse River Wildfire (Fort McMurray) in 2016. The discussed common air pollutants are fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ammonia (NH3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). The focus of the work is to understand the impacts of the Horse River Wildfire on ambient air quality within Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. In addition, the report also provides recommendations for future air monitoring activities during wildfire events.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program : recommendation report (part 2 of 2)

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven... More ≫

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven workshops held between the end of October 2018 and early February 2019; achieve the program's objectives; and integrate the program in a manner consistent with its operational framework agreement.

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Review of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks. This report provides a summary of the findings of the review and options and recommendations for action.

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A world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for Alberta : the report of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Panel

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This report makes recommendations for the establishment of a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system to be managed by Albertans for Alberta. A key recommendation is... More ≫

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This report makes recommendations for the establishment of a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system to be managed by Albertans for Alberta. A key recommendation is the creation of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Commission to operate at arm’s length from government, regulators and those being regulated. The Commission would be responsible for the strategic direction, scientific focus and on-going operation of the proposed environmental monitoring system.non

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