Hill, Stephen Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
Reference Number
TP-560
Date
2007
Location of Document
U-Links Office and online
Area
Haliburton County
Subject
Waste managment and greenhouse gas emissions Envrionmental Studies
Abstract
According to Environment Canada (2006) in 2000, GHG emissions from Canada’s waste sector totaled 24 megatons of carbon dioxide, representing about 3% of Canada's total emissions in 2000. The primary source of these emissions is from solid waste disposal on land, which contributes 93% of the total sector emissions; much smaller contributions come from wastewater handling and waste incineration (6% and 1%, respectively). This project is in response to a request by Environment Haliburton to study Greenhouse Gas reduction strategies in Haliburton County, by reviewing current waste management techniques and providing solutions for future waste management strategies. These possible techniques and strategies examined include: bag limits, clear garbage bags, increasing diversion rates, education programs, and various scales of composting. The report also includes information on external funding sources that could be used to advance programs in these areas.
Hill, Stephen Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
Reference Number
TP-561
Date
2007
Location of Document
U-Links Office and online
Area
Haliburton County
Subject
Attitudes towards greenhouse gas emissions
Description
This research project examines public attitudes on climate change and greenhouse gases in Haliburton County. Two students surveyed a variety of groups in the county and compiled results in this report.
Abstract
This research project examines Public Attitudes on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases in Haliburton County. In order to ensure the establishment of much needed local initiatives, it is important to make certain the public within the community is well informed on the issue of climate change and its relationship with greenhouse gases. For Haliburton County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the major cause of climate change, the municipality requires a knowledge base of public attitudes toward both climate change and potential mitigative measures. This study is aimed at acquiring the appropriate information to help Haliburton County achieve a greater level of sustainability for present and future generations.