Category: Canada

A benefit–cost analysis of establishing protected natural areas in New Brunswick, Canada

By CostBenefit on Jan 10, 2010 | In Academic Study/Journal Article, Preservation & Open Space, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Canada, Regulatory Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Abstract: The government of New Brunswick established a network of protected natural areas (PNAs) in 2003 without conducting a rigorous benefit–cost analysis of this policy's effect on social values. We assessed non-market benefits and opportunity costs… more »

Wind Power: The Economic Impact of Intermittency

By CostBenefit on Nov 11, 2009 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Academic Study/Journal Article, Canada, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry | Send feedback »

Abstract: Wind is the fastest growing renewable energy source for generating electricity, but economic research lags behind. In this study, therefore, we examine the economics of integrating large-scale wind energy into an existing electrical grid. Using… more »

The Cooperative Group and WWF - Carbon Capture and Storage in the Alberta Oil Sands - A Dangerous Myth

By CostBenefit on Oct 31, 2009 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Canada, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits, Opinion (Not Likely Ours EV&CBN), Free Report at Time of Entry | Send feedback »

WWF Foreword to CCS in Oil Sands ReportThe oil sands are located in Canada but their exploitation and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions have international implications. They are the largest reserve of petroleum in the world outside of Saudi Arabia… more »

The economics of carbon sequestration through pest management: application to forested landbases in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan

By CostBenefit on Oct 15, 2009 | In Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Academic Study/Journal Article, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Canada, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

Abstract: This analysis employs a spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana Clem.) decision support system to examine costs and benefits of sequestering (protecting) carbon in forests through pest management. We analyzed 24 alternative spruce budworm prot… more »

Fortune Magazine: Zipcar - The best new idea in business

By CostBenefit on Sep 17, 2009 | In Air, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, U.S., New York City, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Transportation, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Illinois, Massachusetts, Newspaper/Mag/TV/Media Story, Canada, Savings, Costs and Benefits | Send feedback »

According to Paul Keegan writing in Fortune Magazine at http://money.cnn.com:Scott Griffith starts up a car ... and drives away at a rate of $11.25 an hour. Griffith is the ... CEO of the car-sharing service Zipcar, but he's also just one of the 325… more »
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