Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a colourless, odourless, non-toxic gas that is produced by human activities through the combustion of fossil fuels. Some natural sources of CO₂ include volcanoes, forest fires and the respiration processes of micro-organisms and plants. About 30% of total CO₂ emissions from human sources for Canada are emitted in Alberta. The major CO₂ sources in Alberta are power generation, and fuel combustion by industrial, commercial and residential sources. Industrial processes and transportation are also major CO₂ emission sources.

Monitoring Method
CO₂ is monitored continuously by non-dispersive infrared photometry. This detection process is based on the absorption of infrared light by CO₂.

Objectives
Alberta does not have ambient Objectives for CO₂. Typical CO₂ values at pristine locations are about 345 ppm. However, this value will vary depending on season.

	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a colourless, odourless, non-toxic gas that is produced by human activities through the combustion of fossil fuels. Some natural sources of CO₂ include volcanoes, forest fires and the respiration processes of micro-organisms and plants. About 30% of total CO₂ emissions from human sources for Canada are emitted in Alberta. The major CO₂ sources in Alberta are power generation, and fuel combustion by industrial, commercial and residential sources. Industrial processes and transportation are also major CO₂ emission sources. Monitoring Method CO₂ is monitored continuously by non-dispersive infrared photometry. This detection process is based on the absorption of infrared light by CO₂. Objectives Alberta does not have ambient Objectives for CO₂. Typical CO₂ values at pristine locations are about 345 ppm. However, this value will vary depending on season.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)