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Economic And Environmental Implications Of Shale Gas Development In New Brunswick
No full textMy project assessed the economic and environmental implications of the Frederick Brook shale gas development in New Brunswick, and sought to ascertain how FBS gas development could boost economic growth, impact land use, water resources, the research also assessed current regulations effectiveness in managing these impacts. Economic-impact modeling estimated the total tax revenue as CAD 5223 Million, and annual employment of 656 Full-Time-Equivalent between 2020-2037. Water contamination, well integrity, chemical health risks, and freshwater supply security are major development concerns; identifying sources of groundwater contamination is challenging, because isolating other gas and brine migration channels is difficult. 9,440,000 m2 landmass and 47.2 billion litres of water was estimated for development of 13.4 tcf gas in FBS. Current regulation of hydrocarbon development is ineffective because it involves many presiding jurisdictions which are often in conflict. Environmental cost-benefit analysis is recommended to provide input for shale gas development decisions
Socio-environmental Strategy For The New Scenario Of Oil And Gas Development In The Peruvian Amazon
No full textStudy For The Implementation Of A Municipal Solid Waste Management Program In A Municipal District Of Ecuador
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Moving Beyond The Moratorium: A Future For Hydraulic Fracturing In Quebec
No full textThis paper provides an overview of the energy debate in Eastern Canada in both New Brunswick and Quebec. In particular, the proposed development of hydraulic fracturing in the St Lawrence Lowlands of Quebec and the provincial moratorium on fracking in 2011. The situation came to a turning point following the BAPT report on the development of hydraulic fracturing in Quebec. As a result, Quebec has effectively shut the door on this type of energy development. The purpose of the proposed project is to examine the reasons why this difference in perception may exist and the specific issues of concern through content analysis. Through this content analysis, recommendations are provided on appropriate stakeholder relations strategies using existing frameworks
Preparation Of A Brief To The Alberta Provincial Government Examining The Feasibility Of A Mandatory Energy Disclosure Policy In Alberta
No full textDisclosing the energy use of residential homes will help home buyers make informed purchases and encourage home owners to increase the efficiency of their home. Developing a mandatory energy audit and disclosure policy for residential homes offered for sale in Alberta will help create awareness for homes owners and buyers, and encourage energy efficiency. This will prompt changes in attitude, and energy savings for both the Government of Alberta and homes owners and buyers. This Maters Degree project is aimed at creating a policy brief for the Government of Alberta. The policy brief involves enforcing a mandatory energy audit to be conducted, and its results be disclosed with the sale of all residential homes in the province. This document will review international and national data, and literature on existing Government initiatives, and existing mandatory energy disclosure policies. The literature review and data analysis aided in the development of 10 key policy tools. Alberta would need these tools in order to successfully implement a mandatory energy disclosure policy, the tools range from developing an administration to capping a cost for energy audits. The research also aided in identifying the potential benefits and challenges that Alberta may incur. The major challenges faced are centered around a lack of information and monetary availability, and the major benefits are centered around developing awareness and energy savings
Environmental Innovations In Ecuadorian Dairy Farms
No full textBiogas digester projects around the world have been a proved renewable source of energy. The Ecuadorian dairy production sector could benefit from the implementation of biogas technology. In order to assess the feasibility of applying it in dairy farms located in rural areas, a model farm was simulated through theoretical calculations, which determined that it was feasible. A digester was designed, as well as a high performance confined animal feeding operation, and a generator was chosen according to the resources available in the model farm. The resources were compared to those in North American farms in order to understand the factors that would retard performance, and also recommend alternatives. The most important outcome of the project was the improvement of the quality of life in rural areas, reflected in education, training and environmental awareness of the people. Material benefits that contribute to the life quality improvement are the availability of better quality milk, distributed generation of electricity, management of unhealthy wastes, and availability of value added organic fertilizer
Investigating The Differences In Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventories Between Reporting Jurisdictions
No full textThe IPCC considers climate change to be one of the six major sustainability problems in the world. In Canada policies and regulations in various jurisdictions have been developed to mitigate emissions. These all impact the oil and gas industry, a major emissions contributor. These regulations differ among jurisdictions. The objective of this study is to determine if, and if so how corporate GHG inventories differ between Alberta (AB) and British Columbia (BC) in terms of calculated emissions as a result of these differences. The scope, rigidity, operational boundaries and methodologies of the regulations are compared. The results indicate that the corporate inventory of an oil and gas company vary significantly if compiled following AB regulations versus BC regulations. Differences in the scope, rigidity and operational boundary were identified. Material differences between fugitive, pneumatic, fuel and flare methodologies were identifed. Based on absolute materiality, this paper concludes the two inventories are significantly different from one another. Recommendations are provided to improve the commensuration of the inventories including the use of site specific and disaggregated data
Literature Review And Analysis Of Rainwater Harvesting To Compile Best Practices For An Urban Integrated Water Cycle Management System At The City Of Calgary
No full textThis paper investigates and reviews the challenges, benefits, risks, legal position and global perspectives related to rainwater harvesting to learn the best practices for urban water management. These best practices are put in the perspective of the circumstances faced by the City of Calgary regarding potable water, storm water and flood water management related to rain and snow fall. With the arrival of the Calgary City Charter, this document is a valuable source of information that will assist in the implementation of an integrated water cycle management system. Water resources considered comprise blue, green and grey water including rain water, snow melt, stormwater runoff, groundwater, surface water, reclaimed water, greywater, and wastewater as one. When all sources are accounted for and costs, resources and consumption factors are considered under one a single business unit, focused on sustainable water asset management, better decisions can be made
Networks of the Past: Regional Interaction in Archaeology
No full textProceedings of the 12th Annual Chacmool Archaeology Conferenc