Process role
Monitoring addresses sulphur and nitrogen compounds, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and other substances.
How the system fits together
The Canada-Alberta program uses field stations, aircraft, modelling and scientific studies to understand regional effects.
Environmental and reclamation context
Better measurements can confirm trends or reveal gaps in previous inventories.
What to keep in mind
Monitoring is evidence, not a claim that emissions have no effect.
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