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Ontario emissions trading : review and assessment

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The... More ≫

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The intent of the Code was to help Ontario move ahead on economic and environmental objectives, including: reducing the deficit, ensuring a sound financial footing for environmental infrastructure and services, encouraging innovation, and enhancing competitiveness. This report reviews and assesses the impact of the Code, and presents some learnings for Alberta.

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Albertans & climate change : a strategy for managing environmental and economic risks

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This strategy outlines the government’s climate change approach of influencing the development of an effective national climate change response, while at the same time, taking action within the... More ≫

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This strategy outlines the government’s climate change approach of influencing the development of an effective national climate change response, while at the same time, taking action within the province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Regional sustainable development strategy for the Athabasca Oil Sands area

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This document confirms, “Resources such as trees, minerals, wildlife, water, fish, range, public land and plants shall be managed in a manner that addresses their interdependence, and recognizes... More ≫

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This document confirms, “Resources such as trees, minerals, wildlife, water, fish, range, public land and plants shall be managed in a manner that addresses their interdependence, and recognizes that the use of one resource can affect other users and other resources. Environmental decisions will take into account economic impacts, and economic decisions will reflect environmental impacts.”

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An examination of the effects of economic growth on landscape features and processes in southern Alberta using ALCES (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator)

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. ... More ≫

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. This report presents the results of the modelling.

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Regional sustainable development strategy for the Athabasca Oil Sands area : progress report

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This report provides an update on the implementation of the Regional Sustainable Development Strategy for the Athabasca Oil Sands Area (RSDS). The July 1999 release of the RSDS outlined a... More ≫

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This report provides an update on the implementation of the Regional Sustainable Development Strategy for the Athabasca Oil Sands Area (RSDS). The July 1999 release of the RSDS outlined a framework for managing cumulative environmental effects to ensure sustainable development in the Athabasca oil sands area in northeastern Alberta, a region experiencing tremendous economic growth, and at the same time, significant environmental impacts.

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Standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage systems [2006]

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Sets out Alberta Environment’s standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage facilities, which are directed at ensuring public health and environmental... More ≫

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Sets out Alberta Environment’s standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage facilities, which are directed at ensuring public health and environmental protection. The objective is to develop comprehensive and scientifically defensible standards and guidelines that are effective, reliable, achievable and economically affordable. Section 1 details all the critical elements of the drinking water program and the associated design and/or performance standards. Section 2 provides general guidance on how to achieve a certain level of system performance or reliability. Good engineering and best management practices are included under this section.

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AWMEC : Alberta water management and erosion control program

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The Alberta Water Management and Erosion Control Program was implemented to assist local authorities in resolving surface water management and erosion control problems by providing advice and... More ≫

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The Alberta Water Management and Erosion Control Program was implemented to assist local authorities in resolving surface water management and erosion control problems by providing advice and financial assistance. The program provided grants to local authorities for the design and construction of projects that correct problems caused by surface water.

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Water conservation and allocation guideline for oilfield injection

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This document provides direction for regulatory agencies and developers where the use of non-saline water resources may by essential to an Enhanced Recover Scheme for underground (oilfield)... More ≫

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This document provides direction for regulatory agencies and developers where the use of non-saline water resources may by essential to an Enhanced Recover Scheme for underground (oilfield) injection. The purpose of the guideline is to support the conservation and management of water and to prevent excess use of water during enhanced recovery of hydrocarbon resources.

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Water conservation and allocation policy for oilfield injection

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water... More ≫

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water management, guiding industry working in naturally water-short areas and areas with development pressures to maximize water conservation efforts. The ultimate goal of the policy and accompanying guideline is to reduce or eliminate allocation of non-saline water for oilfield injection, while respecting the rights of current licence holders.

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Effluent water quality report Canadian Salt Company Ltd., Lindbergh, Alberta sampling survey of July 22-25, 1975

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This report summarizes the results of the effluent sampling survey conducted at the Canadian Salt Company Ltd. plant at Lindbergh, Alberta from July 22 to July 25, 1975. The survey was part of the... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of the effluent sampling survey conducted at the Canadian Salt Company Ltd. plant at Lindbergh, Alberta from July 22 to July 25, 1975. The survey was part of the industrial monitoring program of the Water Quality Control Branch, Pollution Control Division. The sampling survey consisted of identification of all effluent sources, composite sampling of these streams over 3 days, as well as grab sampling of Moosehills Creek upstream of the plant and the raw water intake from the North Saskatchewan River.

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