 | California Colloquium on Water - William M. Alley "Tracking the Nation's Ground Water Reserves" Abstract: During the past 50 years, groundwater depletion has spread from isolated pockets to large areas in many countries throughout the world. A growing awareness of groundwater as a critical natural resource leads to some basic questions. How much groundwater do we have left? Are we running out? Where are groundwater resources most stressed? Where are they most available for future supply? This presentation discusses how the issues associated with groundwater depletion have evolved, what we know about the Nation's groundwater reserves today, and approaches to improve upon that knowledge base at the regional and national scale. |
 | hands off iraq oil 'the iraq war has been a disaster - one million killed, infrastructure in ruins, chaos and bloodshed on the streets, nd now as a final insult; foreign oil companies are trying to steal iraq's oil wealth. shell and pb are doing pretty well so far: the us and british governments are putting immense pressure on iraq to allow foreign oil companies into the country. the two companies have been actively pushing for a new law that would allow them to control most of iraq's oil reserves, depriving ordinary iraqis of billions of dollars of their nation's wealth. such privitisation of iraq's key natural resource is strenuously opposed by iraqi's trade unions, oil experts and the majority of common iraqi people. as rebel clowns we'd like to 'celebrate' today the successful way shell and bp are threatening the interests of the iraqi people: "everything for 'us'. great! isn't it? to the victor the spoils! if you have another opinion: "it shouldn't be shell and bp, but the iraqi people who should decide the future of iraqi's economy and resources", visit http://handsoffiraqioil.org and see what you can do!' http://rebelact.nl photoset here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/kareneliot/sets/72157603966745072/ |
 | Rapid Copmpliance: Meeting the Demands Pt 2 Concluding its series on Technology and Leadership, World EnergyTelevision examines the demands compliance puts on the industry. The show notes that the auditing and reporting of reserves and production, if not accurate and timely, can lead to big trouble. Panels of industry experts, including CEOs themselves, are brought in to share their views on the impact compliance issues have on the energy industry. |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.1) Low-Water Gardening Low-Water Gardening (4mins) At the City of Edmonton demonstration gardens, they use compost and grow native wildflowers to showcase low-water gardening. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.2) Grade Seven Science Grade Seven Science (4mins) Our effect on the climate is part of the "Ecosystems and Interactions" unit in grade seven science. Some students discuss their thoughts on the curriculum. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.3) Glacial Warming Glacial Warming (4mins) In part one of our investigation into glaciers, global warming and fresh water, Dr. Martin Sharp discusses feedback effects in the climate system. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.4) No Quick Fix No Quick Fix (4mins) Global Warming ultimately will result in less glacial melt water in late summer in Alberta, just when farmers have an increased need for it. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | Rapid Copmpliance: Meeting the Demands Pt 3 Concluding its series on Technology and Leadership, World EnergyTelevision examines the demands compliance puts on the industry. The show notes that the auditing and reporting of reserves and production, if not accurate and timely, can lead to big trouble. Panels of industry experts, including CEOs themselves, are brought in to share their views on the impact compliance issues have on the energy industry. |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.6) Low-Water Household Low-Water Household (4mins) Water conservation helps us adapt to a future with less secure water supplies. Fortunately, there's room for improvement in the average Alberta household. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | MIA (Ch.5) Water & Weather (Ep.5) Global Solution Global Solution (4mins) Global warming is a global problem, best studied and solved through international cooperation. About Chapter 5: Water & Weather With Alberta's weather and precipitation, the only constant is change. Which changes are caused by global warming, as opposed to natural cycles? More importantly, what are Albertans doing to conserve this essential resource for the future? About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world wide web. For more information about Made-in-Alberta visit http://madeinalberta.ca |
 | Ed Stelmach says Myth - Crude Awakening Part 1 of 3. Alberta Premier tells U.S. that environmental toll from oilsands is a "myth" See for yourself - CBC news report on Alberta tar sands environmental impact. Part 1 of 3. WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach asked American business leaders Wednesday not to buy into the "myth" that oilsands production comes at too high an environmental cost, saying attempts to curtail it "don't make sense." But he faced disbelieving protesters at every turn on the first day of his trade visit to the United States, including about 35 environmentalists who passed out flyers to guests arriving at a Canadian embassy reception. "Stelmach should be back home cleaning up the oil industry rather than running around Washington as an oil salesman," said Liz Butler, organizing director for ForestEthics, a Canada-U.S. based organization. "The U.S. does not want Canada's dirty oil." Stelmach told an energy forum that although the myth about the oilsands project has gained some traction south of the border, it would be foolish to restrict the project now. "There are ongoing attempts in some quarters of this country to slow down or even stop oilsands development. Those attempts don't reflect reality and they don't make sense," he said. "Even worse, they could serve to jeopardize this country's energy security at a time when Asian markets are clamouring for oil." Stelmach also noted that climate change initiatives such as California's low carbon fuel standard will penalize energy imports from Alberta. "That doesn't serve either of our countries' energy interests or environmental interests," he said. "The bottom line is, in Alberta, we do not proceed with development at the expense of the environment . . . We don't need to be cajoled into acting in an environmentally responsible manner because we're otherwise unwilling or unable to do so." After the speech, Stelmach told reporters the province is intent on tripling production from 1.25 million barrels a day by 2016. "We're here to continue to build the relationship and deliver the message that we're developing the resources in an environmentally responsible way," said the premier. While "there's a number of things that have to be put in place" to protect the environment. Air quality and water quality is constantly tested and mostly scores better than most cities, he said. Environmentalists are particularly critical of Alberta's oilsands industry because of the large amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the production process. The project accounts for less than one-tenth of one per cent of all the world's emissions, said Stelmach, and any facility that emits more than 100,000 tonnes a year is required to reduce the intensity by 12 per cent. "It's really all about quality of life of citizens on both sides of the border," he said. Back home in Edmonton, the premier's comments drew an immediate rebuke from the Opposition Alberta Liberals, who said many Albertans want to see a slowdown in the rapid pace of oilsands production. Liberal environment critic David Swann said describing widespread concerns over oilsands expansion as a "myth" is an insult to Albertans and the premier will likely pay for his remarks in the next election. U.S. protesters were no less vehement. "Oil from the tar sands is about our energy past, not our future," said Liz Barratt-Brown, a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defence Council. "The U.S. should not rely on a dirty fuel that results in the destruction of Canada's biologically rich boreal forest for tar sands mining and drilling." Said Tzeporah Berman of ForestEthics: Canada risks becoming an international pariah for promoting the tar sands instead of joining the fight against climate change." A U.S. energy bill signed in December says the U.S. government won't buy fuel from non-conventional petroleum sources that have higher emissions than equivalent conventional fuels. Environmentalists say the oilsands will create three times as much greenhouse gases because of the huge amount of energy required to extract the resource. When asked about the danger of U.S. standards becoming onerous, Stelmach said he wasn't concerned. "The private sector, the market will determine" sales, he said. "There's a lot of demand for oil." Analysts peg oilsands reserves at about 173 billion barrels. "Our goal has always been to work closely with the U.S.," said Stelmach. "We're the world's best trading partners and we want to keep it that way." |
 | Ed Stelmach says Myth - Crude Awakening Part 2 of 3. Alberta Premier tells U.S. that environmental toll from oilsands is a "myth" See for yourself - CBC news report on Alberta tar sands environmental impact. Part 2 of 3. WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach asked American business leaders Wednesday not to buy into the "myth" that oilsands production comes at too high an environmental cost, saying attempts to curtail it "don't make sense." But he faced disbelieving protesters at every turn on the first day of his trade visit to the United States, including about 35 environmentalists who passed out flyers to guests arriving at a Canadian embassy reception. "Stelmach should be back home cleaning up the oil industry rather than running around Washington as an oil salesman," said Liz Butler, organizing director for ForestEthics, a Canada-U.S. based organization. "The U.S. does not want Canada's dirty oil." Stelmach told an energy forum that although the myth about the oilsands project has gained some traction south of the border, it would be foolish to restrict the project now. "There are ongoing attempts in some quarters of this country to slow down or even stop oilsands development. Those attempts don't reflect reality and they don't make sense," he said. "Even worse, they could serve to jeopardize this country's energy security at a time when Asian markets are clamouring for oil." Stelmach also noted that climate change initiatives such as California's low carbon fuel standard will penalize energy imports from Alberta. "That doesn't serve either of our countries' energy interests or environmental interests," he said. "The bottom line is, in Alberta, we do not proceed with development at the expense of the environment . . . We don't need to be cajoled into acting in an environmentally responsible manner because we're otherwise unwilling or unable to do so." After the speech, Stelmach told reporters the province is intent on tripling production from 1.25 million barrels a day by 2016. "We're here to continue to build the relationship and deliver the message that we're developing the resources in an environmentally responsible way," said the premier. While "there's a number of things that have to be put in place" to protect the environment. Air quality and water quality is constantly tested and mostly scores better than most cities, he said. Environmentalists are particularly critical of Alberta's oilsands industry because of the large amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the production process. The project accounts for less than one-tenth of one per cent of all the world's emissions, said Stelmach, and any facility that emits more than 100,000 tonnes a year is required to reduce the intensity by 12 per cent. "It's really all about quality of life of citizens on both sides of the border," he said. Back home in Edmonton, the premier's comments drew an immediate rebuke from the Opposition Alberta Liberals, who said many Albertans want to see a slowdown in the rapid pace of oilsands production. Liberal environment critic David Swann said describing widespread concerns over oilsands expansion as a "myth" is an insult to Albertans and the premier will likely pay for his remarks in the next election. U.S. protesters were no less vehement. "Oil from the tar sands is about our energy past, not our future," said Liz Barratt-Brown, a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defence Council. "The U.S. should not rely on a dirty fuel that results in the destruction of Canada's biologically rich boreal forest for tar sands mining and drilling." Said Tzeporah Berman of ForestEthics: Canada risks becoming an international pariah for promoting the tar sands instead of joining the fight against climate change." A U.S. energy bill signed in December says the U.S. government won't buy fuel from non-conventional petroleum sources that have higher emissions than equivalent conventional fuels. Environmentalists say the oilsands will create three times as much greenhouse gases because of the huge amount of energy required to extract the resource. When asked about the danger of U.S. standards becoming onerous, Stelmach said he wasn't concerned. "The private sector, the market will determine" sales, he said. "There's a lot of demand for oil." Analysts peg oilsands reserves at about 173 billion barrels. "Our goal has always been to work closely with the U.S.," said Stelmach. "We're the world's best trading partners and we want to keep it that way." |
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