Environment Canada recently released the 2013 Canada's Emission Trends report. The Pembina Insitute's P.J. Partington explains some worrying trends from the report in his blog and in the video below.
You are invited to attend the 2013 Alberta Environmental Network Fall Meetings. This gathering is a great opportunity for ENGOs to get together, connect, and collaborate on strengthening the environmental movement in Alberta. Read More
In the past century, humanity has undergone an explosive change in numbers, science, technology, consumption and economics, that have endowed us with the power to alter the biological, physical and chemical properties of the planet. It is undeniable that the atmosphere and climate are altered; air, water and soil are fouled with toxic pollutants; oceans are depleted; forests are being cleared; and species are disappearing. Now that most people live in large cities, our relationship with nature is less obvious. Humanity needs to rediscover humility and our place in the world so that we and the rest of life can continue to flourish.
Discussion with Dr. David Schindler to follow. Read More
The impact of air pollution on human health and vegetation has become a major source of concern over the past several years. The quality of air, water, and soil directly and indirectly impacts human health. As such, air quality monitoring plays an integral part in determining the quality of existing air as well as enabling the management efforts for the future air quality challenges. Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has initiated a proceeding, pursuant to the Responsible Energy Development Act, to investigate and make recommendations about odours and emissions associated with heavy oil operations in the Peace River area. Read More
Since 1995, Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community-based, non-profit organizations for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment.
The Program encourages action focused projects that will protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment, and build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities into the future. Read More
On behalf of Environment Canada (EC) and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD), I would like to invite up to three representatives from the Alberta Environmental Network to participate on each of the Component Advisory Committees (Air, Water, Biodiversity, and Wildlife Contaminants and Toxicology). The Component Advisory Committees support the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring (“the Implementation Plan”). Read More
Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) has posted the draft Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objective for Acrolein for public comment. The draft objective and the assessment report are available on the AESRD website. Read More
Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) has posted the draft Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objective for Arsenic for public comment. The draft objective and the assessment report are available on the AESRD website. Read More
