Category Archives: Environmental

A Step Forward for CCS as a CDM Project Activity

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ana Maria Radu

By: Ana Maria Radu PDF Version: A Step Forward for CCS as a CDM Project Activity Report Commented On: Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) Technical Workshop on the eligibility of carbon capture and storage projects under the … Continue reading →

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The theory and the practice of well abandonment and surface reclamation in Alberta: the latest episode in the dismal saga of Sarg Oils Limited

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The theory and the practice of well abandonment and surface reclamation in Alberta: the latest episode in the dismal saga of Sarg Oils Limited Decision commented on: Sarg Oils Limited, Review of Abandonment Orders AD 2006-17, AD 2006-17A, … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear ‘Special Concern’ Designation Raises Some Concerns of Its Own

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jocelyn Stacey

PDF version: Polar Bear ‘Special Concern’ Designation Raises Some Concerns of Its Own Decision considered: Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act SOR/2011-233 October 27, 2011. On November 10, 2011, the Federal Government released its decision to … Continue reading →

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Why Canada Should Not Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Why Canada Should Not Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol  Rumours abound that Canada will withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol later this month. While Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Peter Kent, will not confirm these rumours … Continue reading →

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Public Interest Standing and a Statutory Right of Appeal

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Public Interest Standing and a Statutory Right of Appeal Case Considered: Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2011 ABCA 302 The Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development (“Pembina”) recently sought leave of the Alberta Court of … Continue reading →

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