Taking Stock 2001
This report is intended to serve as an information source for governments, industry and communities in analyzing such data from a North American perspective and for identifying opportunities for pollution reduction. The analyses are based on 1995–2001 data from the US Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and the Canadian National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI). Results from […]
North American Air Quality and Climate Change Standards, Regulations, Planning and Enforcement at the National, State/Provincial and Local Levels
This document was prepared for the CEC Secretariat by M.J. Bradley and Associates, Inc., under an activity in the CEC’s 2003 work plan to conduct a comparative study of the air quality standards, regulations, planning, and enforcement practices at the national, state/provincial, and local levels in the three North American countries, building on previous research […]
Mexico National Emissions Inventory, 1999
The Mexico National Emissions Inventory (NEI) is the result of significant efforts by many participants from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) was the lead agency for this project. Mr. Richard Halvey was the WGA Project Manager.
North American Renewable Energy Database: NARED
The North American Renewable Energy Database presents summary data on a state, province or territory level, disaggregated by type of renewable energy source and technology, and by development status.
Mercury in the Great Lakes Basin
Mercury is a toxic element whose unique properties make it one of the most useful and pervasive substances, and as such, concentrations in places around the world have risen to levels of concern. The Great Lakes is one such place. There have been intensive efforts by many government and international bodies to reduce the use and emission of mercury to the environment.
Estimating Air Pollution Emissions From Fossil Fuel Use in the Electricity Sector in Mexico
In this document, there are estimated emissions from power generation in Mexico, based on fuel consumption, as well as emission factors for specific power generation plants, for the years 2001 and 2002.
Closing the Pathways of Aquatic Invasive Species Across North America
This paper provides an overview of the status and trends of invasive alien species and their pathways of invasion into the marine and freshwater systems of North America.
Identifying Environmentally Preferable Uses for Biomass Resources
This Phase 1 report builds on past studies to summarize the size of Canada’s major biomass resources (forestry, agricultural, and municipal residues, landfill gas and energy crops) and for each sector identifies a number of possibilities and technologies that could be applied to this resource for energy and other potential commercial purposes.
North American Marine Protected Areas Network (NAMPAN) Action Plan
Following are the main agreements and outcomes from the Ensenada trinational workshop held on 23 January 2004, carried out with the goal of developing the framework and identifying the essential elements of an action plan to implement a NAMPAN pilot.
North American Conservation Action Plan (NACAP) Framework
The following account offers the main agreements and outcomes from the Ensenada trinational workshop (January 21-22, 2004) carried-out with the goal of developing the framework and the essential elements of a North American Action Plan (NACAP).
The North American Green Purchasing Initiative’s Eco-S.A.T.
The Eco-S.A.T., NAGPI’s environmental purchasing self-assessment tool, consists of best practices guides Part A and B as well as the corresponding checklists A and B. Part A, “Infrastructure” assesses the degree to which your organization has adequate policies and practices in place. Part B, “Procurement Process”, highlights the environmental considerations faced at each step of […]
What is Renewable?
Currently 25 US states, as well as the United States federal government and, in Canada, the province of Quebec, which have either passed or proposed legislation requiring (or setting as a goal) a certain proportion of their electricity production to come from environmentally preferable fuel sources. These pieces of legislation are most commonly referred to […]