CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY PROVINCE Figure 1: Canada GHG emissions trend by region – 1990-2013. Figure 1 shows the trends. These were the main contributors: Alberta’s absolute emissions grew by 53%. Saskatchewan’s emissions grew by 66%. BC’s emissions grew by 21%. Manitoba’s emissions grew by 14%. Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WATER IMPACTS
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect:. Oceans; Water quality; Water quantity; Click a topic to jump to a page with details. Canada has 9% of the Earth’s freshwater, yet only 0.5% ofthe planet’s population (1).In Manitoba, 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of our province’s surface area (2). GHG EMISSIONS
Figure 1: Global carbon emissions by fuel source – 1751-2007. There are a few things worth noting about the data: The 2007 global fossil-fuel carbon emission estimate is an all-time high. The carbon emission rate in 2007 is twice the 1970 rate. In 2006 the amount emitted from coal burning (solid fuel) surpassed the rate for gasoline (liquid fuel)
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. MANURE MANAGEMENT
The following practices are encouraged: Avoid liquid or slurry handling systems – Methane production takes place when manure decomposes in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions). Therefore, CH 4 production is higher in liquid manure. ( 8) Use manure storage covers – roofs for solid, covered tanks for liquid – to trap manure gases.
GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY PROVINCE Figure 1: Canada GHG emissions trend by region – 1990-2013. Figure 1 shows the trends. These were the main contributors: Alberta’s absolute emissions grew by 53%. Saskatchewan’s emissions grew by 66%. BC’s emissions grew by 21%. Manitoba’s emissions grew by 14%. Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WATER IMPACTS
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect:. Oceans; Water quality; Water quantity; Click a topic to jump to a page with details. Canada has 9% of the Earth’s freshwater, yet only 0.5% ofthe planet’s population (1).In Manitoba, 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of our province’s surface area (2). GHG EMISSIONS
Figure 1: Global carbon emissions by fuel source – 1751-2007. There are a few things worth noting about the data: The 2007 global fossil-fuel carbon emission estimate is an all-time high. The carbon emission rate in 2007 is twice the 1970 rate. In 2006 the amount emitted from coal burning (solid fuel) surpassed the rate for gasoline (liquid fuel)
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. MANURE MANAGEMENT
The following practices are encouraged: Avoid liquid or slurry handling systems – Methane production takes place when manure decomposes in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions). Therefore, CH 4 production is higher in liquid manure. ( 8) Use manure storage covers – roofs for solid, covered tanks for liquid – to trap manure gases.
GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
GHG EMISSIONS
Figure 1: Global carbon emissions by fuel source – 1751-2007. There are a few things worth noting about the data: The 2007 global fossil-fuel carbon emission estimate is an all-time high. The carbon emission rate in 2007 is twice the 1970 rate. In 2006 the amount emitted from coal burning (solid fuel) surpassed the rate for gasoline (liquid fuel)
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES Alternate energy sources. When we speak of alternate energy, we are talking about electrical energy sources that are alternatives to fossil fuels. In this section, we explore several alternative energy sources being used in Manitoba: Hydroelectricity. Hydrogen. TAILPIPE EMISSIONS
Tailpipe emissions. On this page, we provide some detailed information about the chemicals produced by a vehicle as it runs (1): Carbon dioxide (CO2) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Hydrocarbons (HC) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Particulate matter (PM10) Ozone (O3) From a climate perspective, the most important emissions from burning gasoline and diesel are MANURE MANAGEMENT
The following practices are encouraged: Avoid liquid or slurry handling systems – Methane production takes place when manure decomposes in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions). Therefore, CH 4 production is higher in liquid manure. ( 8) Use manure storage covers – roofs for solid, covered tanks for liquid – to trap manure gases.
WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: LARGE FINAL EMITTERS (LFE) Large Final Emitters (LFEs) are those facilities that emit 50,000 tonnes (50 kT) or more of carbon dioxide (CO 2) equivalents per year. These facilities are required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Statistics Canada. In 2009, the reporting threshold was reduced from 100 kT to 50 kT. This made the reporting more stringent. GRASSLANDS IMPACTS
These impacts include: higher summer temperatures. increased rates of evaporation. less summer rain. decreased soil moisture. an increase in the frequency and severity of droughts. These combined impacts are projected to press the southern boundary of the boreal forest north between 150 and 200 km. Aspen Parkland forest will expand northwards WHAT ABOUT WATER VAPOUR? Answer: Water vapour is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, both by weight and by volume (1), (2). Water vapour is also an effective greenhouse gas, as it does absorb longwave radiation and radiates it back to the surface, thus contributing to warming. When compared to other greenhouse gases, water vapour stays in the atmosphere
LAKE WINNIPEG WATER
Closely tied to this water residence time is the growth and accumulation of planktonic animals (zooplankton) and algae (phytoplankton). With sufficient nutrients and sunlight, the longer water stays in the lake the more algae and zooplankton will accumulate because they are essentially floating organisms whose distribution is controlled by water currents and mixing. CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: PASTURE MANAGEMENT
Grazing can be extended into the cold winter months using ‘bale grazing’.Bale grazing is similar in concept to rotational grazing. Feed bales are set in the pasture and livestock allowed access to new bales every 2 to 5 days throughout the fall and winter.() This grazing technique allows the animals to feed themselves, reduces GHG emissions and distributes nutrients around a paddock GREENHOUSE GASES
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT For each action you are already doing, shade in the numbered circle on your handprint. For each action you would like to do in the future, shade in that circle with a different colour. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: PASTURE MANAGEMENT
Grazing can be extended into the cold winter months using ‘bale grazing’.Bale grazing is similar in concept to rotational grazing. Feed bales are set in the pasture and livestock allowed access to new bales every 2 to 5 days throughout the fall and winter.() This grazing technique allows the animals to feed themselves, reduces GHG emissions and distributes nutrients around a paddock GREENHOUSE GASES
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT For each action you are already doing, shade in the numbered circle on your handprint. For each action you would like to do in the future, shade in that circle with a different colour. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CANADA GHG BY PROVINCE Figure 1: Canada GHG emissions trend by region – 1990-2013. Figure 1 shows the trends. These were the main contributors: Alberta’s absolute emissions grew by 53%. Saskatchewan’s emissions grew by 66%. BC’s emissions grew by 21%. Manitoba’s emissions grew by 14%. Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories WATER IMPACTS
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect:. Oceans; Water quality; Water quantity; Click a topic to jump to a page with details. Canada has 9% of the Earth’s freshwater, yet only 0.5% ofthe planet’s population (1).In Manitoba, 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of our province’s surface area (2). WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: GHG EMISSIONS
Figure 1: Global carbon emissions by fuel source – 1751-2007. There are a few things worth noting about the data: The 2007 global fossil-fuel carbon emission estimate is an all-time high. The carbon emission rate in 2007 is twice the 1970 rate. In 2006 the amount emitted from coal burning (solid fuel) surpassed the rate for gasoline (liquid fuel)
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. THERMAL MASS
Thermal mass. Thermal mass refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and later release radiant heat. Brick, slate, concrete, porcelain, stone all have high thermal mass. Walls and floors with a high level of thermal mass will improve building comfort and lower heating and cooling bills – and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SOIL MANAGEMENT
The quality of soil is essential to efficient crop production and environmental health because it plays many key roles for the ecosystem: ( 2) Soil contributes to agro-ecological health by. Supporting plant growth. Controlling water loss, use, and cleanliness. Acting as a recycling system by decomposing plant and organic residue. LARGE FINAL EMITTERS (LFE) Large Final Emitters (LFEs) are those facilities that emit 50,000 tonnes (50 kT) or more of carbon dioxide (CO 2) equivalents per year. These facilities are required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Statistics Canada. In 2009, the reporting threshold was reduced from 100 kT to 50 kT. This made the reporting more stringent. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: PASTURE MANAGEMENT
Grazing can be extended into the cold winter months using ‘bale grazing’.Bale grazing is similar in concept to rotational grazing. Feed bales are set in the pasture and livestock allowed access to new bales every 2 to 5 days throughout the fall and winter.() This grazing technique allows the animals to feed themselves, reduces GHG emissions and distributes nutrients around a paddock GREENHOUSE GASES
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT For each action you are already doing, shade in the numbered circle on your handprint. For each action you would like to do in the future, shade in that circle with a different colour. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: PASTURE MANAGEMENT
Grazing can be extended into the cold winter months using ‘bale grazing’.Bale grazing is similar in concept to rotational grazing. Feed bales are set in the pasture and livestock allowed access to new bales every 2 to 5 days throughout the fall and winter.() This grazing technique allows the animals to feed themselves, reduces GHG emissions and distributes nutrients around a paddock GREENHOUSE GASES
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT ECOLOGICAL HANDPRINT For each action you are already doing, shade in the numbered circle on your handprint. For each action you would like to do in the future, shade in that circle with a different colour. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CANADA GHG BY PROVINCE Figure 1: Canada GHG emissions trend by region – 1990-2013. Figure 1 shows the trends. These were the main contributors: Alberta’s absolute emissions grew by 53%. Saskatchewan’s emissions grew by 66%. BC’s emissions grew by 21%. Manitoba’s emissions grew by 14%. Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories WATER IMPACTS
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect:. Oceans; Water quality; Water quantity; Click a topic to jump to a page with details. Canada has 9% of the Earth’s freshwater, yet only 0.5% ofthe planet’s population (1).In Manitoba, 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of our province’s surface area (2). WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: GHG EMISSIONS
Figure 1: Global carbon emissions by fuel source – 1751-2007. There are a few things worth noting about the data: The 2007 global fossil-fuel carbon emission estimate is an all-time high. The carbon emission rate in 2007 is twice the 1970 rate. In 2006 the amount emitted from coal burning (solid fuel) surpassed the rate for gasoline (liquid fuel)
GREENHOUSE EFFECT
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. THERMAL MASS
Thermal mass. Thermal mass refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and later release radiant heat. Brick, slate, concrete, porcelain, stone all have high thermal mass. Walls and floors with a high level of thermal mass will improve building comfort and lower heating and cooling bills – and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SOIL MANAGEMENT
The quality of soil is essential to efficient crop production and environmental health because it plays many key roles for the ecosystem: ( 2) Soil contributes to agro-ecological health by. Supporting plant growth. Controlling water loss, use, and cleanliness. Acting as a recycling system by decomposing plant and organic residue. LARGE FINAL EMITTERS (LFE) Large Final Emitters (LFEs) are those facilities that emit 50,000 tonnes (50 kT) or more of carbon dioxide (CO 2) equivalents per year. These facilities are required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Statistics Canada. In 2009, the reporting threshold was reduced from 100 kT to 50 kT. This made the reporting more stringent. GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS Tremendous achievements have been made in the last few years in science’s ability to predict future climate changes and what consequences those changes might bring. Agriculture impacts. Business impacts. Community impacts. Ecosystems impacts. Health impacts. Lake Winnipeg impacts. Water impacts. Weather impacts. ADAPTATION | CLIMATE CHANGE CONNECTION Commitments to adaptation. The most visible climate change adaptation initiatives of the Manitoba government are modifications to the northern winter road system and the expansion of the Red River floodway. Manitoba is a partner in the Western Climate Initiative (WCI). The WCI Cap-and-Trade Program of July 2008 encourages its partners to
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 LAKE WINNIPEG WATER
GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE
CONNECTIONSCIENCEEMISSIONSIMPACTSSOLUTIONSCONNECTIONSRESOURCES Road to Resilience READ MORE The Climate Action Team has launched Manitoba’s Road to Resilience - an achievable and concrete pathway to a better future. It shows what is needed to feed, shelter, transport goods & people, and produce electricity without the use of fossil fuels, with foundational chapters on nature, green jobs, and the human impacts of climate change. CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS Tremendous achievements have been made in the last few years in science’s ability to predict future climate changes and what consequences those changes might bring. Agriculture impacts. Business impacts. Community impacts. Ecosystems impacts. Health impacts. Lake Winnipeg impacts. Water impacts. Weather impacts. ADAPTATION | CLIMATE CHANGE CONNECTION Commitments to adaptation. The most visible climate change adaptation initiatives of the Manitoba government are modifications to the northern winter road system and the expansion of the Red River floodway. Manitoba is a partner in the Western Climate Initiative (WCI). The WCI Cap-and-Trade Program of July 2008 encourages its partners to
WHAT YOUR SCHOOL CAN DO What your school can do. Here are the climate-friendly actions that your school can take: Become informed. Create an eco-group. Calculate your school’s carbon footprint. Tackle consumerism. Reduce waste. Make transportation a priority. Click a topic to jump to that topic on this page.
CO2 EQUIVALENTS
1 x – carbon dioxide (CO2) NOTE: Any carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere will hang around for a long time: between 300 to 1,000 years. All this time, it will be contributing to trapping heat and warming the atmosphere. 84 x – methane (CH4) – I.e. Releasing 1 kg of CH4 into the atmosphere is about equivalent to releasing 84 kg of CO 2.
CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
GHG EMISSIONS
Overall, Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2019 were 22% higher than in 1990.. Also in 2019, our emissions were 30% above the level we should have been at by 2012 to achieve our Kyoto Protocol target.. Note the emissions dropped from 2007 to 2011.This drop was likely due to trends in economic activity.. Emissions in 2018 were at an all-time high and were nearly as high in 2019. ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION 1) Halpin, P. (1997): Global climate change and natural-area protection: management responses and research directions; Ecological Applications, v. 7, no. 3, p. 828 LAKE WINNIPEG WATER
GHG LIFETIMES AND GWPS Author: Curt Hull (after IPCC) Page 1 of 4 Printed: 2009-08-07 GWP AR4.doc Property of Manitoba Eco Network GHG Lifetimes and GWPs For ozone-depleting substances and their replacements CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS Tremendous achievements have been made in the last few years in science’s ability to predict future climate changes and what consequences those changes might bring. Agriculture impacts. Business impacts. Community impacts. Ecosystems impacts. Health impacts. Lake Winnipeg impacts. Water impacts. Weather impacts. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES Alternate energy sources. When we speak of alternate energy, we are talking about electrical energy sources that are alternatives to fossil fuels. In this section, we explore several alternative energy sources being used in Manitoba: Hydroelectricity. Hydrogen. WATER IMPACTS
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect:. Oceans; Water quality; Water quantity; Click a topic to jump to a page with details. Canada has 9% of the Earth’s freshwater, yet only 0.5% ofthe planet’s population (1).In Manitoba, 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of our province’s surface area (2). CANADA GHG BY PROVINCE Figure 1: Canada GHG emissions trend by region – 1990-2013. Figure 1 shows the trends. These were the main contributors: Alberta’s absolute emissions grew by 53%. Saskatchewan’s emissions grew by 66%. BC’s emissions grew by 21%. Manitoba’s emissions grew by 14%. Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories CANADA GHG BY SECTOR Canada GHG by sector. From 1990 to 2013, Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by about 18.5%.*. (1) Most of this increase (88%) came from the increasing emissions from oil & gas production, refining, and mining industries, (39%) and from increases in transportation emissions (49%). (1) On this page, we look at the biggest
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS On this page, we will briefly introduce the following “green building” construction standards and programs available and show you where to go for more information:. R-2000; LEED; EnerGuide for New Houses; Click a link in the list above to jump to that topic on this page.. If you’re serious about cutting greenhouse gases from buildings, there are a number of programs operating in Manitoba SOIL MANAGEMENT
The quality of soil is essential to efficient crop production and environmental health because it plays many key roles for the ecosystem: ( 2) Soil contributes to agro-ecological health by. Supporting plant growth. Controlling water loss, use, and cleanliness. Acting as a recycling system by decomposing plant and organic residue. WIND ENERGY
We operate thanks to donations from people like you and support from: LARGE FINAL EMITTERS (LFE) Large Final Emitters (LFEs) are those facilities that emit 50,000 tonnes (50 kT) or more of carbon dioxide (CO 2) equivalents per year. These facilities are required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Statistics Canada. In 2009, the reporting threshold was reduced from 100 kT to 50 kT. This made the reporting more stringent. LAKE WINNIPEG WATER
Closely tied to this water residence time is the growth and accumulation of planktonic animals (zooplankton) and algae (phytoplankton). With sufficient nutrients and sunlight, the longer water stays in the lake the more algae and zooplankton will accumulate because they are essentially floating organisms whose distribution is controlled by water currents and mixing. Page Last Updated: August 14, 2019 
