Climate Protection Resources
Understanding GHG |
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These resources provide an overview of the greenhouse gas effect, lists the 6 main gases that make up GHG emissions, defines terminology and provides an outlook on world energy supplies.
California Vineyard Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report |
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http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/docs/CSWA%20GHG%20Report_Final.pdf
The introduction of this report consists of a broad overview of California’s GHG production by sector and gas type. Focus is placed on agriculture and in particular the state-wide contributions of perennial crops. Additional background information on California’s agricultural GHG production and mitigation potential is presented along with a general overview of the biogeochemistry of the C and N cycles and their interactions. The main body of the report is comprised of a more detailed literature review of how agricultural management impacts GHG production and sequestration, particularly in vineyards. Additional agricultural systems were included in the report to illustrate the current knowledge of the biogeochemical processes. The main body has been divided into sections dealing with the three major biogenic GHGs including a section concerning carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and photosynthetic absorption and a section that deals with nitrous oxide (N20), and methane (CH4) emissions (and assimilation in some limited cases). Within these sections, the review is further organized into sub-sections dealing with irrigation practices and farm equipment, fertilizer use, above- and below-ground net primary productivity, and C sequestration to illustrate how these activities influence GHG emissions in vineyards. The conclusion of the report emphasizes what research is needed to produce a reasonable estimate of California’s vineyard GHG footprint.
The Greenhouse Gas Effect and California |
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CA Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/ccms/factsheets/ccbackground.pdf
World Energy Outlook 2008: Executive Summary |
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© OEDC/IEA, International Energy Agency, 2008
Business Case for Climate Protection |
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These resources provide information for understanding GHG and climate change from a business perspective. It covers regulations, cost benefits, business solutions, making the case to management and shareholder value.
AB32 Fact Sheet - Overview of California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 |
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California Air Resources Board http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/factsheets/ab32factsheet.pdf
Adapting to Climate Change: A Business Approach |
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Frances G. Sussman and J. Randall Freed, PEW Center on Global Climate Change, April 2008 http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/Business-Adaptation.pdf ?xml:namespace>
Climate Change 101: Business Solutions |
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PEW Center on Global Climate Change, January 2009 http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/Climate101-Business-Jan09.pdf
Presenting an Energy Efficiency Project to Management |
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Energy Matters Newsletter, U.S. Department of Energy, Winter 2003 http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/energymatters/articles.cfm/article_id=59
Executive Briefing: Energy Management and Shareholder Value |
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Green Biz, 2005 http://www.neefusa.org/pdf/Energy+ShareholderValue.pdf
Stern Review: Economics of Climate Change |
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Energy Analysis |
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These resources focus on understanding electricity use and natural gas consumption, and how to collect that information in order to calculate a carbon footprint.
Benefits of Energy Auditing for Your Winery |
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Practical Winery & Vineyard Magazine, May/June 2005 http://www.practicalwinery.com/mayjune05/mayjune05p6.htm
Pacific Energy Center list of services and free courses |
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/classes/
PG&E's Agricultural Rebates Catalogue |
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Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Calculating Carbon |
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These resources provide an overview of a carbon footprint, steps to take to determine your carbon footprint, challenges and barriers, and an example of a tool to use.
Vineyard Management Practices and Carbon Footprints |
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California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, May 2009 http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/docs/Vineyards%20and%20GHGs%20Handout%20Final%20-%20May%202009.pdf
Carbon Concierge Balances Business and Carbon Offsetts: Eight Steps to Making Your Business Carbon Neutral |
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The Carbon Catablog, September 2008 http://www.carboncatalog.org/blog/2008/09/18/carbon-concierge-eight-business-tips/
Monitoring and Reporting Carbon Flows in the Fiber Products' Value Chain |
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KCL-ECO http://www.kcl.fi/page.php?page_id=347
International Wine Industry Greenhouse Gas Accounting Protocol Press Release |
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Wine Institute February 2008 http://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/01282008
Carbon Footprint Calculator overview |
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company http://www.pge.com/microsite/calculator/calc1.jsp
Market Drivers for Climate Protection |
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These resources provide an overview of cap and trade, offsetting pitfalls, agriculture land for sequestration, and potential "greenwashing" issues.
Climate Change 101 : Cap and Trade |
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PEW Center on Global Climate Change, January 2009 http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/Climate101-CapTrade-Jan09.pdf
Emerging Cap-and-Trade Programs: Overview and Opportunities for Agriculture |
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California Association of Winegrape Growers, May 2009 http://www.cawg.org/images/stories/pdf/cap_and_trade_handout_final.pdf
Managing Corporate Carbon Legally and Practically |
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The Carbon Catablog, October 2008 http://www.carboncatalog.org/blog/2008/10/03/offset-carbon-legal-interview/
Green Goal of 'Carbon Neutrality' Hits Limit |
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By Jeffrey Ball, Wall Street Journal, December 30, 2008 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123059880241541259.html
Taking Action |
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These resources tie it all together and provide information on how to avoid risk, what growers can do, technical solutions and trends to consider.
Protecting Air Quality |
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Reducing Risks Through Sustainable Winegrowing: A Growers' Guide, Chapter 4, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, December 2008 http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/docs/Risk-Management-Guide-Chap-4-Air-Quality.pdf
Managing Energy Challenges |
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Reducing Risks Through Sustainable Winegrowing: A Growers' Guide, Chapter 7, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, December 2008 http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/docs/Risk-Management-Guide-Chap-7-Energy.pdf
Organic Farming and Climate Change |
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International Trade Center UNCTAD/WTO and The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, 2007 https://www.fibl-shop.org/shop/pdf/mb-1500-climate-change.pdf
Climate Change 101: Technical Solutions |
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PEW Center on Global Climate Change January 2009 http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/Climate101-Tech-Jan09.pdf
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