A Corporate Accounting And Reporting Standard
Principles and guidelines for preparing GHG emissions inventories, focusing on organizational boundaries, operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy in accoun
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A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
This training curriculum covers principles of GHG accounting, organizational boundaries, setting operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes the importance of determining which company operations and emissions sources to inc
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Tradeoffs Between Water Savings and GHG Emissions in Irrigated Agriculture
This study examines the tradeoffs between water savings, economic impact, and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from technological changes in the irrigation industry. Key objectives include estimating water savings for different crops, quantifying GHG emissions from new irrigation technologies, and
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Understanding Consumption-Based Emissions Inventories in Boulder County
Consumption-Based Emissions Inventories (CBEIs) play a crucial role in assessing greenhouse gas emissions linked to local consumption patterns. By calculating emissions associated with products and services used by a community, CBEIs reveal significant gaps in traditional emissions tracking, emphasi
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IPCC Inventory Software Enhancements for Waste Sector Emissions Estimation
Explore the latest enhancements in the IPCC inventory software related to waste sector emissions estimation. Major updates include subnational disaggregation, Tier 3 methods, wetlands supplement, and improvements in worksheet structure and layout. The software allows for detailed estimation of green
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Transforming Agriculture for Climate Change: Kirsten Beddows' Vision
Kirsten Beddows, Head of Agriculture Transformation, shares an updated Climate Change Plan focused on reducing emissions, achieving net-zero by 2045, and creating sustainable farming practices. The plan includes over a hundred new policies targeting emissions reduction, land use optimization, and ca
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Overview of Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) and 2020 Estimates
The Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed insights into the occupational demands of various job roles, including physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements. The survey encompasses data on speaking requirements, weight lifting capabilities
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Understanding Soft Gamma-Ray Emissions from Pulsar Polar Caps
Soft gamma-ray emissions from the polar cap cascade region are a subject of interest in astrophysics, with studies focusing on the fundamental physical processes of pulsars and potential origins of non-thermal X-ray emissions. Researchers explore the emission processes, polar cap accelerators, casca
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Maryland Revenue Estimates & Economic Outlook March 2022
The revenue estimates and economic outlook for Maryland in March 2022 show growth in income taxes, sales and use taxes, and other revenues. Detailed figures for fiscal years 2021-2023 indicate estimates and actual data for various tax types like individual and corporate income taxes. The changes in
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Emissions Reductions Beyond the Clean Smokestacks Act (CSA) Overview
Emissions Reductions Beyond the Clean Smokestacks Act (CSA) is a comprehensive program aimed at improving air quality by imposing limits on pollutant emissions from coal-burning facilities. The act has successfully achieved significant reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emis
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Enhancing Oil and Gas Emissions Estimates for Area Sources
This presentation by Michael Ege, an Emissions Inventory Specialist at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), focuses on improving area source oil and gas emissions estimates. It covers the methods used to estimate emissions, including the development of basin-specific equipment profi
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Analyzing Deepwater Disaster: Inaccurate Oil Spill Estimates
Explore the Deepwater Horizon disaster, where oil spill estimates were inaccurate due to various factors such as convoluted discharges, technological limitations, and reluctance to share data. Consequences of underestimation and reasons behind flawed estimates are discussed, shedding light on the ch
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Provisional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Estimates Presentation April 11, 2018
The release provides provisional GDP estimates for the fourth quarter of 2017, along with revised estimates for the first three quarters of 2017 and annual estimates for 2016. The GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in the country. The estimation of GDP is done in stages, with prov
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Decarbonising NRW's Supply Chain Emissions: Progress and Challenges
Dr. Anna Jones and her team are spearheading efforts in Wales to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with a focus on decarbonising NRW's supply chain and the public sector. The Welsh public sector aims to collectively reach net zero by 2030, with a strong emphasis on reporting and reducing emissions
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Corporate Energy Disclosure Requirements and Methodology
Corporations making energy disclosures on a college website by March 31st, 2021, must include annual UK energy use data, greenhouse gas emissions, methodology used, energy efficiency measures, and emissions intensity ratios. The disclosure covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, business travel, and met
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Guidelines for Acceptable Estimates in Online Applications
Examples of acceptable and non-acceptable estimates in online applications for infrastructure projects. Criteria include clear itemization, exclusion of unnecessary fees, proper documentation of road names, and accurate unit measurements to avoid common errors. These guidelines help ensure accuracy
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GAO Cost and Schedule Assessment Guides: Enhancing Government Accountability
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) plays a crucial role in supporting Congress to fulfill its responsibilities by improving federal government performance and ensuring accountability. The GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide outlines criteria for assessing cost estimates, and the Reliabl
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Best Practices for Contractors: Examples of Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Estimates and Bids
Explore examples of acceptable and non-acceptable estimates and bids for contractors in online applications. Learn why lump sum estimates, lack of detailed information, and incorrect unit bidding can impact the bidding process negatively. Discover how clarity, itemization, and adherence to bidding s
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Overview of Air Emissions and Quality Assessment in Shale Gas Development
The presentation discusses the estimation of air emissions from shale gas development and production in North Carolina, highlighting the importance of analyzing emissions from oil and gas activities and associated truck traffic. The process involves building emissions inventory, photochemical modeli
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Fisheries Abundance Estimates and Depletion Methods
Explore common abundance estimation techniques like CPUE, mark-recapture, and depletion methods. Understand how to calculate relative density, depletion estimates, and cumulative catch. Discover the concepts of N0, Nt, Ct, and q in depletion estimates using regression models. Learn about the assumpt
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Understanding Multiyear Estimates from the American Community Survey
This comprehensive guide delves into the concept of multiyear estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). It explains what multiyear estimates are, when to use them, considerations to keep in mind, making comparisons with them, examples of their application, definitions of period and multiye
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AFLEET Tool for Examining Emissions and Costs of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
AFLEET is a tool developed by Argonne National Laboratory to analyze the emissions and costs of alternative fuel vehicles. It provides insights into the benefits of using different fuel technologies and helps in decision-making for vehicle fleet management. The tool includes calculations for emissio
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Understanding Abundance Estimates in Fisheries Management
Explore the concept of abundance estimates in fisheries management, including natural mortality, recruitment, population numbers, fishing mortality, immigration, and emigration. Learn about common abundance estimation methods like CPE/CPUE, depletion/removal estimates, and mark-recapture techniques.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management in Warehouse Operations
The SQAS Assessor accreditation training in April 2022 focused on measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in warehouse operations. The content covers emission questions, scope of emissions, energy consumption examples, disaggregation of emissions, emission intensity calculation, and strategi
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Postharvest Loss Estimates for Cereals and Crops: A Practical Guide
Explore APHLIS website to access science-based estimates of postharvest losses for cereals and crops using an interactive calculator tool in Excel. Discover how to input location-specific data, select crop and climate zones, and obtain quality estimates for different harvest seasons. The APHLIS Calc
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Lake Washington PCB/PBDE Study Estimates and Loading Pathways
This study presents estimates of loading of PCB/PBDE pollutants in Lake Washington from major pathways, including rivers, local drainages, and monitored tributaries. The data shows current PCB loading estimates to Lake Washington and its exits to Puget Sound, providing insights into sources and conc
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Potential Reduction of GHG Emissions by Working at Home
This analysis explores the impact of increased remote work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 lockdown. By examining workforce data, commuting patterns, and emission statistics in California, the study aims to quantify the potential decrease in GHG emis
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Support Structure Fabrication Project Overview
An overview of a support structure fabrication project by Hanzel, focusing on procurement strategy, budgetary estimates, vendor quotes, and lead times for various components like yokes, loadpads, collars, master and false coils, aluminum shells, nitronic end plates, axial rods, and tension rods. The
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Modeling the Impact of Oil and Gas Emissions on Ozone in New Mexico
Tammy M. Thompson, a Senior Air Quality Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, discusses the modeling of ozone from oil and gas production emissions in New Mexico. The analysis focuses on areas with high ozone concentrations and their overlap with oil and gas regions, highlighting the sensitiv
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Understanding Emissions Inventory for Air Quality Management
Emissions inventory plays a crucial role in monitoring air pollutant discharges and assessing air quality. This article discusses the purpose of emissions inventory, distinguishing between actual and permitted emissions, and provides guidelines for preparing and reporting minor source emissions inve
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A Comparison of Injury Estimates from Population-Based and Provider-Based Surveys
This study compares injury estimates obtained from a population-based health survey with estimates from two provider-based surveys. Data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS-ED), and National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) are a
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Demand Analysis Working Group: Tailpipe and Grid Emissions Calculations Overview
This report discusses the methodology for calculating tailpipe emissions using vehicle stock and VMT data, along with grid emissions from charging PEVs. Challenges include differences in vehicle classifications and lack of trip forecast calculations. Mapping LDVs from CEC classes to EMFAC classes wa
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Monitoring Unexpected Emissions of Controlled Substances for Ozone Protection
The atmospheric science community plays a crucial role in identifying, quantifying, and communicating unexpected emissions of controlled substances to support the goals of minimizing future ozone depletion and upholding the Montreal Protocol. By comparing observation-based estimates of global emissi
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Managing Farmland Nitrogen Emissions: Strategies and Research Updates
Soils play a crucial role in greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration. Karl Richards, Head of Soils, Environment & Land-Use Department at Teagasc, discusses the importance of managing farmland nitrogen emissions through various practices. Research focuses on reducing emissions and enhancing
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Cost-effective Measures to Reduce Ammonia Emissions in Agriculture
Cost-effective strategies to reduce ammonia emissions in agriculture are crucial in Latvia, where a significant portion of emissions originate from the agricultural sector. The study focuses on potential measures, such as precise mineral fertilizer application, improved manure management, nitrogen f
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Rice GHG Emissions under Varied Nitrogen, Variety, and Water Management Study in Arkansas
Detailed study on rice greenhouse gas emissions under varied nitrogen, variety, and water management treatments, focusing on nitrogen fertility, crop varieties, and water usage impact on methane and nitrous oxide emissions. Research examines optimal nitrogen rates for reduced global warming potentia
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Sustainable Development of Iron and Steel Industry for Climate Change Mitigation
The lecture by Prof. Volodymyr SHATOKHA discusses sustainable development in the iron and steel industry to meet climate change mitigation goals. It examines current global climate targets, the role of the industry in greenhouse gas emissions, and the feasibility of reducing emissions. The study foc
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Understanding the Nonpoint Emissions Inventory Training Conference
The Nonpoint Emissions Inventory Training Conference held by the EPA provided valuable insights into nonpoint sources of emissions. Sessions covered topics such as NEI definition, previous processes, and developments in the 2017 NEI process. Tools like NEMOs and the Wagon Wheel were introduced to im
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Methodological Considerations in Estimating CO2 Emissions Using EFS/LCF
Various studies have utilized the EFS/LCF in the UK to estimate household emissions and policy impacts. This involves converting expenditures into emissions, which presents methodological challenges such as infrequent purchases and variations in data sources. The comparison of household CO2 emission
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Model-Based Early Estimates for Health Statistics Enhancement
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is working on improving the timeliness and granularity of data through model-based early estimates. Their goal is to enable data-driven actions, predict deaths, and report data accurately. The NCHS is focusing on enhancing their data systems and produ
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