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Hog operations and greenhouse gases

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural... More ≫

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural operation's greenhouse gas production can help to reduce its environmental footprint, improve production efficiencies, and offer a return on investment.

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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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Initial scoping of GHG emissions trading potential in Alberta : CABREE discussion paper

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory... More ≫

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory behind the mechanism, current developments, important issues surrounding the design of a system, and the potential for including the different sectors in Alberta are included.

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Alberta government VCR action plan on climate change ... progress report

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The Alberta government submitted an Action Plan for Canada’s Climate Change Voluntary Challenge and Registry Program in October 1995. The Action Plan focussed on measures that will directly result... More ≫

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The Alberta government submitted an Action Plan for Canada’s Climate Change Voluntary Challenge and Registry Program in October 1995. The Action Plan focussed on measures that will directly result in reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta government operations over a three-year period.

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Uncertainties in greenhouse gas induced climate change

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The purpose of this study was to assess the uncertainty associated with the science of climate change and global warming and determine the present state of our knowledge. The study examines... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to assess the uncertainty associated with the science of climate change and global warming and determine the present state of our knowledge. The study examines several issues (as defined in the terms of reference) in the light of a large number of publications in the recent literature and describes the present status and uncertainties associated with these issues.

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