About the AEN

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.

Learn more about the Alberta Environmental Network.

Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.

The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans.

Join the network

Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.

The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans. 

Aug
11
2005

Clean Air Strategic Alliance - Diesel Particulate Filter Final Report

As part of its ongoing interest in exploring ways to reduce vehicle emissions in urban areas, the CASA Vehicle Emissions Team undertook a demonstration project to test the effectiveness of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) (specifically the Johnson Matthey Continuously Regenerating TechnologyTM ) under cold weather conditions. The project involved a one-year test of the filter on two diesel buses in Edmonton Transit System’s (ETS) fleet, between January 2003 and January 2004.

The project’s main conclusion was that the DPF worked in Alberta’s climate. Operationally they require ultra low sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD), and are applicable in modern engines with high combustion temperatures. By using diesel particulate filters, it is possible to advance emissions reductions that would otherwise take longer to occur through fleet turnover. The results showed specifically that: Read More

Aug
10
2005

Cold Lake Air Weapons Range Can Defend Biodiversity In The Boreal Forest

Alberta Wilderness Association

News Release: August 9, 2005

Alberta should invite the federal Department of National Defence to discuss the potential contribution the 1.3 million acre Cold Lake Air Weapons Range may make to national boreal forest conservation efforts. The Boreal Forest Conservation Framework (BFCF), endorsed by major Alberta companies such as Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries and Suncor Energy, calls for setting aside at least fifty percent of the Canadian boreal forest in an interconnected, protected areas network. Read More

Aug
10
2005

E-Bulletin – August 5, 2005 Edition

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The August 5 edition of the CEN E-Bulletin is now available at the CEN website:

English • French

Contents

  1. Calls For Delegates
    • 1st Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open Ended Working Group on Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (WGRI-1)
    • ENGO participation in Design Team meetings for the Sector Sustainability Tables (SSTs), and Formation of ENGO Task Groups for each Sector
  2. Calls For Input
    • 1st Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open Ended Working Group on Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (WGRI-1)
  3. Calls For Comments
    • Health Canada E-Questionnaire on the Options Analysis Paper
  4. Action Alerts
    • Canadian Mining Operations Overseas
  5. Resource
    • OSEA Report on Community Based Renewable Electricity Generation Now Available
  6. Events
    • RCEN 2005 Conference and Annual General Meeting.
    • RCEN International Program (IP) conference on managing solid waste in developing countries
    • Dutch Canadian Conference on Climate Change
    • Heritage Canada Foundation 2005 Conference
Aug
09
2005

Sulphur Emissions Down At Alberta Sour Gas Plants, EUB Report Indicates

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board

News Release

For Immediate Release

Calgary, Alberta (August 4, 2005) The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) today issued ST 101-2005: Sulphur Recovery and Sulphur Emissions at Alberta Sour Gas Plants, which summarizes sulphur recovery results at 41 sour gas plants across Alberta.

ST 101-2005 provides a progress report on industry's compliance with Interim Directive (ID) 2001-3: Sulphur Recovery Guidelines for the Province of Alberta (ID 2001-3), issued August 29, 2001. The guidelines established stringent new requirements for sulphur emissions, provided a schedule for existing plants to meet the same sulphur recovery requirements as new plants, and encouraged operators to take early action to improve performance. Read More

Aug
09
2005

2005 Rs of Excellence Awards - Call for Nominations

Recycling Council of Alberta

Hurry - application deadline is coming up August 31, 2005!

The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2005 Rs of Excellence Awards.

If you know a person, program or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards waste reduction, please let us know.

Application is simple:

Submit a brief description of the nominee’s achievements, and why you think they deserve an award. Criteria that will be considered in reviewing applications include the following:

  • Environmental impacts (i.e. quantified reductions in waste)
  • Innovation and progressiveness
  • Leadership
  • History and track record
  • Overall environmental commitment

Please include contact information for the nominee as well as for yourself. A minimum of two letters of support are also requested to accompany the application.

You can use the electronic submission form on our website www.recycle.ab.ca or fax your nomination to 403.843.4156.

Application deadline: August 31, 2005. Read More

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